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How to Use
(cont’d)
Turning a Square Corner
To turn a square corner 5/8” (1.6 cm) from the fabric edge.
1. Stop stitching and lower the needle by turning the handwheel counterclockwise.
2. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line the edge with the 5/8” (1.6 cm)
seam guide.
3. Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new direction.
4. Line up the fabric edge facing you with the cornering guide (1) shown.
Zigzag Stitch
Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for
overcasting, sewing on buttons, etc.
(1) Pattern selector: C
(2) Presser foot: Zigzag foot
(3) Thread tension: 2–5
(4) Stitch length: 0.5–4
Turn the pattern selector between
the zigzag stitch (C) and straight
stitch (left position) (B) to adjust
the stitch width.
How to Use
(cont’d)
Utility Stitching
Tricot Stitch
This stitch is used to finish the
raw edge on synthetics and other
fabrics that tend to pucker.
(1) Pattern selector: D
(2) Presser foot: Zigzag foot
(3) Thread tension: 1–4
(4) Stitch length: 0.5–4
Place your fabric to allow a 1.6 cm (5/8”) seam.
Trim the seam allowance after sewing.
Be careful not to cut the stitches.
Knit Stitch
This knit stitch is ideal for sewing
swimwear and stretch velour
because it provides the greatest
amount of elasticity and strength.
(1) Pattern selector: G
(2) Presser foot: Zigzag foot
(3) Thread tension: 1–4
(4) Stitch length: S.S.
Place your fabric to allow a 1.6 cm (5/8˝) seam.
Trim the seam allowance after sewing.
Be careful not to cut the stitches.
