Pfaff Freestyle 1527 Owner's Manual - Page 34

Utility stitch atul pru tft iJ ' I * S E 0 2,5 I 3-5 0/1 2E 2 ' IL E 2-m 1-2 e 3-5 0/1 Straight stitch Stitch E is the basic straight stitch. The stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm if required. 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 positions (see page 16). Zigzag stitch In addition to overlock stitching, zigzag stitch E, stitch width 5 , is also suitable for overcasting various materials. In this case, the material should only be positioned halfway under the sewing toot. When overcasting the edge, make sure the needle goes into the material and over the edge alternately. Please ensure that the needle is at its highest position when adjusting the needle position. The width for overcasting can be reducn I up to 2 mm. For overcasting difficult materials, blind stitch foot No. 3 is very useful. When sewing, the thread lies over pin C. thus preventing curling of the fabric edge. In this way you can sew beautiful smooth seams. The raw edge must be guided along edq' guide B.You can adjust this edge guile with adjusting screw A. Important: When the blind stitch fool is used for overcasting with the zigzag sliliti, select the right needle position. Choose * stitch width in the range of 3-5 mm (rIo ri,t use any other needle position).