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Using the Seam Guides
The seam guides on the needle plate are engraved to
help you measure seam allowance. The numbers on
the needle plate indicate the distance between the
center needle position and the edge of the fabric. The
lines are 1/8˝ (0.3 cm) apart, and engraved at 3/8˝,
4/8˝, 5/8˝ and 6/8˝. The lines in millimeters are 5 mm
apart, and are engraved at 10 mm, 15 mm and 20 mm.
q
Seam guides
w
Needle drop position
e
Seam allowance
q
e
w
q
Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric
The black button locks the zigzag foot to avoid
slipping when sewing from the extreme edge or
sewing across the hem.
z
Lower the needle into the fabric at the point to start
sewing.
x
Lower the foot while pushing the black button in.
The foot is locked in the horizontal position.
c
The foot will be unlocked automatically after
sewing several stitches.
q
Black button
Turning Square Corners
To maintain a 5/8” seam allowance after turning a
square corner, use the cornering guide lines on the
needle plate.
z
Stop stitching when the front edge of the fabric
reaches the cornering guide lines.
q
Cornering guide lines
x
Press the Up/Down needle position button to lower
the needle into the fabric.
w
Up/Down needle position button
c
Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric
counterclock-wise 90º.
e
Presser foot
v
Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the
new direction.
w
q
e
