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Zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including
overcasting. It can be used on most woven fabrics.
A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for applique.
Adjusting the stitch length
The stitch length of the zigzag stitches can be altered by
pressing the stitch length adjusting key.
Press the “ ” sign on the stitch length adjusting key to
increase the stitch length.
Press the “ ” sign on the stitch length adjusting key to
decrease the stitch length.
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Stitch length
Zigzag Stitch
Machine settings
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Pattern:
MODE 1: 11, 12
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Thread tension:
AUTO
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Presser foot:
Zigzag foot A
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Foot pressure:
5
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Adjusting the stitch width
The stitch width of the zigzag stitches can be altered by
pressing the stitch width adjusting key.
Press the “ ” sign on the stitch width adjusting key to
increase the stitch width.
Press the “ ” sign on the stitch width adjusting key to
decrease the stitch width.
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Stitch width
(A): The pattern number 11 (MODE 1) has a fixed center
needle drop position. The stitch width changes
symmetrically.
(B): The pattern number 12 (MODE 1) has a fixed right
needle drop position. When you change the stitch
width, the left needle drop position will change.
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Fixed right needle position
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(A)
(B)
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