Operation Manual

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UTILITY STITCHES
k
Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly
catches the fold of the hem.
When you change the needle drop point, raise
the needle, and then change the stitch width.
Stitch width
■ If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold,
adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly
catches the fold by pressing the “+” side of the stitch
width adjustment key.
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
■ If the needle does not catch the hem fold
If the needle does not catch the hem fold, adjust the
stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the
fold by pressing the “-” side of the stitch width
adjustment key.
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
• For details on changing the stitch width, refer
to “Selecting a stitch” (page 24).
l
Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser
foot guide.
m
Remove the basting stitching and turn the fabric
right side up.
Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on.
a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric
a Needle drop point
a Thick fabric
b Normal fabric
a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric
a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric
BUTTONHOLE SEWING
Stitch Name
Pattern
Presser Foot
Pattern No.
100 stitches
model
80/90 stitches
model
60/70 stitches
model
50 stitches
model
40 stitches
model
30 stitches
model
20 stitches
model
Buttonhole
stitch
A 34342929252116
A 35353030262217
A 3636313127 - -
A 3737323228 - -
A3838-----
A 39393333292318
A 404034 - - - -
A 414135 - - - -
Zigzag stitch
(for quilting)
J 464640 - - - -