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Basic Stitching
Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching.
The values below “Auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range
indicated below “Manual”.
a
Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.
b
Turn on the machine.
c
With the pattern selection dial,
select ,
or .
d
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser
foot” (page 29).
e
If reverse stitches are to be sewn, lower the
needle into the fabric 3 to 5 stitch lengths in
front of the point where the stitching will
begin, and then sew the reverse stitches.
• For details, refer to “Securing the stitching”
(page 42).
f
Start sewing.
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew”
(page 40).
g
If reverse stitches are to be sewn at the end of
stitching, sew 3 to 5 reverse stitches.
• For details, refer to “Securing the stitching”
(page 42).
h
When sewing is finished, cut the thread.
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Changing the needle position
The needle position can be adjusted with the
straight stitch (left needle position) and the triple
stretch stitch by adjusting the stitch width. Press
the “–” side of the stitch width key for a left
needle position, or press the “+” side for a right
needle position.
a
Stitch width
b
Stitch width key
c
Moves the needle position to the left
d
Moves the needle position to the right
Stitch Name
Patt
er
n
Pr
ess
er F
o
o
t
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
T
w
in
Ne
ed
le
Walk-
ing
Foot
Reverse/
Reinforcement
Stitching
Auto
Manual
Auto
Manual
Strai
gh
t stitch
Left
J
Basic stitching,
sewing gathers or
pintucks, etc.
0.0
(0)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
Yes
(J)
Yes
Reverse
Center
J
Attaching zippers,
basic stitching, and
sewing gathers or
pintucks, etc.
3.5
(1/8)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
Yes
(J)
Yes
Reverse
Triple stretch
stitch
J
Attaching sleeves,
sewing inseams,
sewing stretch fab-
rics and decorative
stitching
0.0
(0)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
1.5–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
Yes
(J)
No Reinforcement
*
1
Do not use reverse stitching.
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Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur
if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
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1
*
1
CAUTION
d
c
a
b
