Singer 9985 Quantum Stylist TOUCH Instruction Manual - Page 48

D. TURNING CORNERS 1. Stop the machine when you reach a corner. The machine will stop the needle into the fabric. 2. Raise the presser foot. 3. Use the needle as a pivot and turn fabric. 4. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing. E. SEWING HEAVY FABRIC When sewing heavy or thick fabrics, the toe end of the presser foot tends to lift up, making it difficult to start sewing. To sew heavy or thick fabrics: 1. Raise the presser foot. 2. Push the lock button located on the right side of general purpose foot and lower the foot. 3. Lower the needle into the fabric and start sewing. Because the hinge is locked into the presser foot holder, the fabric can now feed smoothly. a. The presser bar lifter can be raised one step higher for placing heavy materials under the presser foot easily. F. SEWING OVER OVERLAPPED AREAS Guide the fabric with your hand when sewing over overlapped areas. G.WIDTH OF SEAM ALLOWANCE Guide lines on the needle plate indicate the distance from the center needle positon. To keep a consistent seam allowance, guide the fabric along the desired guide line on the needle plate. Seam Guide Use the seam guide to guide the fabric. Attach the seam guide and screw to the needle plate. 48