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Useful sewing tips
Various ways to achieve better sewing results are described below.
Refer to these tips when sewing.
1. Trial sewing
Use different stitch width and length for trial sewing. When you have finished, select the best looking stitch
width and length for correct sewing.
For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as those used for your project, and
check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Since the results differ depending on the type of
stitching and the number of fabric layers sewn, perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will
be used with your project.
2. Changing the sewing direction
When stitching reaches a corner, stop the sewing machine.
1). Leave the needle lowered in the fabric (under the needle plate) by pressing the needle position button.
2). Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric by using the needles as a pivot.
3). Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing.
Needle
position
button
3. Sewing curves
1). Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve.
2). When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter length in order to obtain a finer
stitch.
4. Sewing thick fabrics
If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot
Raise the presser foot even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position. Then feed the fabric under
the presser foot.
5. Sewing elastic fabric or the fabric that is easy to cause skipping stitches
Use round head needle and bigger stitch length. If necessary, add one layer of lining cloth under the fabric
for better sewing.
6. Sewing thin fabric or silk
When sewing thin fabric or silk, the stitch may depart from correct direction or cannot feed the fabric
correctly. If so, add one layer of lining cloth under the fabric for better sewing.
7. Sewing stretch fabrics
First, baste the piece of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric.
8. Free arm sewing
When sewing tube fabric or the part cannot reach, use the free arm sewing function.
