SEWING BASICS
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Selecting a stitch
Using the stitch selection keys, select the desired
stitch.
When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight
stitch (
left needle position) is selected.
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[Example] Selecting stitch
(No. 04)
a
Turn on the sewing machine.
b
(For models equipped with the character
stitch key)
Confirm that the utility stitch indicator is lit. If
it is not lit, press the utility stitch key.
a
Utility stitch key
b
Utility stitch indicator
c
Press
(stitch selection keys) to select
pattern No. 04.
Press the “+” or “–” side of
to increase or
reduce the number
.
a
Pattern No. of the selected stitch
b
Changes the digit on the left.
c
Changes the digit on the right.
X
The stitch is selected.
Memo
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The mark “
“ appears on the LCD when a
stitch that is programmed with the automatic
reinforcement stitching setting is selected.
d
Attach the presser foot indicated on the LCD.
a
The presser foot to use
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser
foot” (page 25).
e
If necessary, press the “+” or “–” side of
(stitch length adjustment key) to increase or
reduce the stitch length.
a
Stitch length adjustment key
b
Short
c
Long
f
If necessary, press the “+” or “–” side of
(stitch width adjustment key) to increase or
reduce the stitch width.
a
Stitch width adjustment key
b
Narrow
c
Wide
Note
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When the stitch length or stitch width is
changed from the auto setting, the
around the
or
disappears from the
LCD. When the stitch length or stitch width
is reset back to the auto setting, the
reappears around
or
on the LCD.
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If the stitch width of the selected stitch
cannot be adjusted, “--” appears to the right
of the
on the LCD.
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