Janome C30, Instruction Book

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Numbers 10 15 30 40 3/8 1/2 5/8 1 1 1/2
Distance (cm) 1 1.5 3 4 — — — — —
Distance (inch) — — — — 3/8 1/2 5/8 1 1 1/2
Using Seam Guides
The seam guides on the needle plate and the hook cover
plate help you to measure seam allowance.
The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance
from the center needle position in inches and millimeters.
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Center needle position
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Seam guide
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Cornering guide
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q
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Turning Square Corners
When sewing with fabric edge at 5/8˝ seam guide, to
turn a square corner so that sewing continues at same
distance from edge.
Stop the machine when front edge of fabric reaches the
cornering guide lines
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Press the needle up/down button to lower the needle into
the fabric.
Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric
counterclockwise 90°.
Lower the presser foot, and begin stitching in the new
direction.
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Cornering guide
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Needle up/down button