Stitch Length / Rolled Hem
Stitch Width
The stitch length / rolled hem adjusting dial is conveniently
located just to the left of the front cover, near the base plate.
(fig. A) The dial shows two stitch-length ranges, from 0.75,
for the shortest stitch, to 4 for the longest. (fig. C) As the dial
indicates, one range is for standard sewing and one is for rolled
edging or narrow seaming.
Simply turn the dial aligning the desired setting with the indica-
tor on the machine. A stitch length of 3mm, or about 10 stitches
per inch is ideal for seaming and overedging most fabrics. For
overedging or seaming very lightweight fabrics, you may prefer
a shorter stitch length. When sewing heavier fabrics, you may
choose to lengthen the stitch. (fig. B)
Note: 0.75mm is located between the 0 and 1 on both standard
and rolled settings.
The stitch width adjusting dial is located above the stitch
length dial. (fig. A) The stitch width dial displays two sets of
numbers, indicating two width ranges. The larger size num-
bers on the dial, 5.5 through 7.5mm, denote the stitch width
when the left needle is in use. The smaller size numbers, 3.0
through 5.0mm, apply when the right needle is in use. The
"M" setting (3.5) is for the rolled edge.
Adjusting the stitch width moves the upper cutting blade. It
also moves the stitch fingers further apart or closer together
for complete fabric support with any stitch width.
The stitch width is variable by the placement of Right and
Left needles and the stitch width dial positions. (Fig. B)
Use a wider stitch on loosely woven fabrics. You may prefer
a narrower stitch on knitted, tightly woven or sheer fabric.
M
6.0
3.5
3.0
5.5
M
6.0
3.5
3.0
5.5
M
6.0
3.5
3.0
5.5
M
6.0
3.5
3.0
5.5
M
6.0
3.5
3.0
5.5
M
6.0
3.5
3.0
5.5
M
6.0
3.5
3.0
5.5
M
6.0
3.5
3.0
5.5
M
6.0
3.5
3.0
5.5
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
C
C
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E
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