Changing the stitch length
To shorten the stitch length, press the " "
stitch length adjustment button. For a longer
stitch length, press the "+" stitch length
adjustment button. Generally speaking, the
thicker the fabric, thread and needle, the
longer the stitch should be.
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Adjusting the stitch width
The maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag
stitching is "7.0"; however, the width can be
reduced on any patterns. The width
increases as you press the "+" stitch width
adjustment button from "0.0-7.0".
Adjusting the stitch length
The density of zigzag stitches increase as
the setting of stitch length approaches "0.3".
Neat zigzag stitches are usually achieved at
"1.0-2.5". Closed up zigzag stitches (close
together) are referred to as a satin stitch.
4.5
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.5
7.0
5.0
3.0
1.0
0.0
4.5
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.5
0.0
2.0
3.5
5.0
7.0
Straight Stitches and Needle Position
Zigzag Stitches
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Basic Sewing Procedures
Changing the needle position
These setting apply only to pattern 01-03, 24.
The pre-set position is "
", center position.
When you press the " " stitch width
adjustment button, the needle position will
move to the left. When you press the "+" stitch
width adjustment button, the needle position
will move to the right. On the LCD screen, the
point illustration and the number indicate the
needle position.
There are 15 needle positions that can be
programmed.
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