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10
USEFUL SEWING TIPS
Sewing Various Fabrics
■ Sewing thick fabrics
 If the fabric does not fit under the presser
foot
The presser foot lever can be raised to two
different positions. If the fabric does not fit
under the presser foot, for example, when
sewing together thick fabrics, raise the
presser foot lever to its highest position so
that the fabric can be placed under the
presser foot.
 If the fabric does not feed
When sewing thick fabric such as denim or
quilting, the fabric may not feed at the start
of sewing if the presser foot is not level, as
shown below. In this case, use the presser
foot locking pin (black button on the left
side) of zigzag foot “J” so that the presser
foot remains level while sewing, allowing
the fabric to be fed smoothly.
If the presser foot misalignment is too large,
place thick paper or fabric (with the same
thickness as the fabric being sewn) under
the heel of the presser foot to be able to start
sewing smoothly.
b
a
d
c
1 Sewing direction
2 Misalignment
3 Fabric being sewn
4 Fabric or thick paper
a
Raise the presser foot lever.
b
Align the beginning of stitching, and then
position the fabric.
c
While holding zigzag foot “J” level, push
in and hold the presser foot locking pin
(black button on the left side), and lower
the presser foot lever.
a
1 Presser foot locking pin (black button)
d
Release the presser foot locking pin
(black button).
 The presser foot remains level, allowing
the fabric to be fed.
 After the seam is sewn, the presser foot
will return to its original angle.
• If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch)
thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed
with too much force, the needle may
bend or break.
CAUTION