SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES
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Stitch Selection Screens
There are seven categories of Utility Stitches.
p
Thread tension key
Shows the automatic thread tension setting of the currently selected stitch
pattern. You can use
and
to change the thread tension settings.
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q
“L/R Shift” key
Press
to shift the stitch pattern to the right or press
to shift the
stitch pattern to the left. This feature is not available for all stitch patterns. Only
those applicable will be shifted. The machine default setting is highlighted.
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r
Stitch width and
stitch length key
Shows the zigzag width and stitch length settings of the currently selected
stitch pattern. You can use
and
to adjust the zigzag width and
stitch length settings.
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s
Automatic
reinforcement stitch
key
Press this key to use the automatic reinforcement stitching (reverse stitching)
setting. If you select this setting before sewing, the machine will automatically
sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing (depending on
the stitch pattern, the machine may sew reverse stitches).
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t
Automatic thread
cutting key
Press this key to set the automatic thread cutting function. Set the automatic
thread cutting function before sewing to have the machine automatically sew
reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing (depending on the
stitch pattern, the machine may sew reverse stitches) and trim the threads after
sewing.
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u
Needle position
setting key
Press this key to select the needle stop position to be up or down. You can also
check the needle mode setting (single or twin).
Single needle/down position
Single needle/up position
Twin needle/down position
Twin needle/up position
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v
Pivot key / Auto Up
key
Press this key to select the pivot function. When the pivot function is selected,
stopping the machine lowers the needle and slightly raises the presser foot
automatically. In addition, when sewing is restarted, the presser foot is
automatically lowered.
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w
Thread color change
key
Press this key to change the thread color displayed on the screen.
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Straight/Overcasting
Decorative Stitches
Heirloom Stitches
Buttonholes/Bar tacks
Multi-directional Sewing
Quilting Stitches
Other stitches
No.
Display
Key Name
Explanation
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