Serging Curves
Inserting Tapes
Cutting Blade Cover Seam Guide
T o s erg e around ins id e or out s id e c urv es , g uid e t h e f ab ric int o t h e c ut t ing b lad e, not t h e need le( s ) .
R em em b er, c ut t ing t ak es plac e b ef ore t h e f ab ric reac h es t h e need le.
Because the long serger presser foot holds the fabric more securely, you may need to raise and lower
t h e pres s er f oot s ev eral t im es t o m aneuv er around v ery t ig h t c urv es .
T h e s lot s in t h e s t and ard pres s er f oot are d es ig ned t o g uid e s t ab iliz ing t ape, narrow elas t ic or d ec orat iv e
rib b on int o t h e s t it c h ing .
Insert tape, elastic or ribbon into the slot and under the back of the foot. (fig. A)
Adjust the stitch width to match the tape width. Place the fabric under the foot and stitch. (fig. B)
Us e t h e m ark s on t h e c ut t ing b lad e c ov er and s et t h e w id t h d ial
at “M” to align the fabric for accurate seam allowances.
When using the left needle, the second mark “L” from the needle
ind ic at e 5 / 8 inc h ( 1 6 m m ) f rom t h e c ut t ing ed g e t o t h e need le.
Use the right needle and the third mark “R” from the needle to
ind ic at e 5 / 8 inc h ( 1 6 m m ) f rom t h e c ut t ing ed g e t o t h e need le.
Note:
Be sure to set the width dial at the “M” setting for accurate
s eam allow anc es .
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