Operation Manual

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Turn
stitch
control
(6)
to
zigzag-stitch
symbol.
Stitch
length:
2
Stitch
width
(see
below)
To
overcast
the
edges
of
light
and
medium-
weight
fabrics,
set
the
machine
for
its
maxi
mum
stitch
width.
Soft
and
flimsy
fabrics
are
best
overcast
with
a
zigzag
stitch
of
medium
width.
Make
sure
the
needle
takes
one
stitch
into
the
fabric
and
the
other
over
its
edge.
This
will
cover
the
fabric
edge
securely.
Larger
holes can
be patched
quickly. Trim
away
the ragged
edges around the
hole,
cutting exactly
along the fabric yarns.
Cut a patch
about
1,2
inch
larger
than the
hole and
place
it
under the hole,
matching
its grain to that of
the fabric.
Set the stitch length control
on “1’ and the
stitch width control in the
middle of its slot
and stitch
along the edge
of
the patch.
Set the stitch
length control on
0.5”
and
the
stitch width
control
at the extreme left
of its slot and sew over
first seam.
At
the corners, stop the machine
with the
needle
down in the material on
the right of
its throw. Then
turn the fabric
so
that
the
corners
are
stitched
twice
(see
ill.). Trim
away the excess material
on the
wrong
side.
Elastic
materials are patched
in the same
manner.
Inserting Patches
l838 954
IJ
Attach
ordinary sewing foot.
Stich width:
medium.
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