Pfaff 1540 Owner's Manual - Page 34

Utility stitches and practical sewing S I I I I ; $ • 1540 G 2- 1-2 3-5 0/1 1530E02,5•350/i • 1530 E 2-i' 1-2 3-5 0/1 I 1520 E 0 2,5 3-5 0/1 1520 E 2- 1-2 35 Oil I Straight stitch Stitch GIE is the basic straight stitch. The Zigzag stitch In addition to overlock stitching, zigzag I stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm stitch G, stitch width 5 , is also suitable if required. for overcasting various materials. In I It is easier to do some sewing jobs by changing the needle position, e.g. topstitching a collar or sewing in a zipper. You can select up to 15 different needle this case, the material should only be positioned halfway under the sewing foot. I When overcasting the edge, make sure I the needle goes into the material and over positions (see page 16). the edge alternately. Please ensure that the needle is at its The width for overcasting can be reduced I highest position when adjusting the needle position. up to 2 mm. For overcasting difficult materials, blind I stitch foot No. 3 is very useful. When sewing, the thread lies over pin C, thus I preventing curling of the fabric edge. In this way you can sew beautiful smooth F seams. F The raw edge must be guided along edge guide B. You can adjust this edge guide with adjusting screw A. F Important: When the blind stitch foot is used for overcasting with the zigzag F stitch, select the right needle position. Choose a stitch width in the range of 3-5 mm (do not use any other needle position).