18
Number
10 15 20 3/8 4/8 5/8 6/8
Distance (cm) 1 1.5 2 — — — —
Distance (inch) — — — 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4
Seam Guide Lines
The numbers on the stitch plate indicate the distance
between the center needle position and the guideline.
The numbers in front are centimeters.
The numbers in back are fractions of an inch.
Center needle position
Guide lines
Numbers
Turning a Square Corner
To turn a square corner 5/8" (1.6 cm) from the fabric
edge.
Stop stitching and lower the needle by turning the hand-
wheel counterclockwise.
Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to align the
edge with the 5/8" (1.6 cm) seam guide.
Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new
direction.
Line up the fabric edge facing you with the cornering
guide shown.
Cornering guide
UTILITY STITCHES
Zigzag
Stitch selection:
C
Presser foot:
Zigzag foot
Thread tension:
2 – 5
Stitch length:
0.5 – 4
Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting,
sewing on buttons etc.
Adjust the stitch length to suit your sewing needs.
