Quick Start Manual

Chapter 2
2
Sewing Basics
SEWING ..............................................................................................38
Sewing a Stitch........................................................................................................38
■ Using the Foot Controller................................................................................................39
■ Using the Knee Lifter.......................................................................................................40
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ...............................................................................40
Sewing Curves.........................................................................................................40
Changing Sewing Direction.....................................................................................41
■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less ...................................................................41
Sewing Heavyweight Fabric ....................................................................................41
■ If the Fabric Does Not Fit under the Presser Foot ...........................................................41
■ If the Fabric Does Not Feed ............................................................................................41
Sewing Lightweight Fabric ......................................................................................41
ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS..........................................................42
Adjusting the Stitch Width ......................................................................................42
Adjusting the Stitch Length .....................................................................................42
Adjusting the Thread Tension..................................................................................43
■ Correct Thread Tension...................................................................................................43
■ Upper Thread Is Too Tight ..............................................................................................43
■ Upper Thread Is Too Loose .............................................................................................43
USEFUL FUNCTIONS..........................................................................43
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ........................................................................43
Automatic Thread Cutting.......................................................................................44
Pivoting ...................................................................................................................45
Automatic Fabric Sensor System .............................................................................46
Locking the Screen ..................................................................................................47