Practical stitches
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2020-09 EN 5220105.00A.04
> Tension the sewing project in a darning hoop.
– The darning area stays evenly taut and cannot be distorted.
> Turn the handwheel anti-clockwise to bring up the bobbin thread.
> Sew a few stitches at the start of the seam.
> Sew from the left to the right, guide the fabric evenly by hand without using pressure.
> If the thread is lying on the top, continue sewing at a slower pace.
> If knots form on the wrong side of the fabric, sew faster.
> If the thread breaks, continue sewing at a more even pace.
> Move in curves when changing the direction to avoid holes and thread breakage.
> After you have finished darning, raise the presser foot and restart the feed dog.
4.10 Finishing edges
The zigzag stitch is suitable for finishing all types of fabric. Use darning thread for fine materials.
Prerequisite:
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The edge of the fabric should lie flat and not roll.
> Fit the zigzag foot or overlock foot.
> Do not set the stitch length too long.
> Set the stitch pattern selector knob to «B».
> Do not set the stitch width too wide.
