SEWING BASICS
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Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length
The stitch width and length can be adjusted. Normally, when a stitch is selected, the appropriate width
and length are automatically selected.
Adjusting the stitch width
The zigzag width can be adjusted on the LCD.
a
Turn on the sewing machine.
X
The LCD comes on.
b
Select a stitch.
■
For groups other than utility stitches
When selecting stitches in the decorative
stitch, satin stitch, cross-stitch and combined
utility stitch groups, press
after selecting
the stitch.
X
A screen containing settings for the selected
stitch appears.
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to
"Selecting stitching" (page 47).
• Immediately after the stitch is selected, the
standard settings (highlighted) appear.
c
To make the stitch width narrower, press
.
To make the stitch width wider, press
.
X
The stitch width is changed.
• If the setting is changed, the highlighted
value is erased.
■
For groups other than utility stitches
When selecting stitches in the decorative
stitch, satin stitch, cross-stitch and combined
utility stitch groups, press
after making
the setting.
Memo
z
To reset the stitch width to its standard
setting, select the same stitch again or
change the setting to the highlighted value.
z
If the straight stitch (left needle position or
triple stretch stitch) was selected, changing
the stitch width changes the needle position.
Increasing the width moves the needle to the
right; reducing the width moves the needle
to the left.
z
The sewing machine can be set so that the
stitch width can easily be changed with the
sewing speed controller. For details, refer to
"Satin stitching" (page 102).
z
means the setting cannot be adjusted.
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