Janome HD523, Instruction Manual

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Center needle position
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Guide lines
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Numbers
Seam Guide Lines
The numbers on the needle 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.
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 handwheel counterclockwise.
Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line
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.
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Cornering guide
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Numbers 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
Variable Needle Position
When the straight stitch (pattern A) is selected,
you can move the needle between center and
left needle position by turning the stitch width
dial.