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The zigzag stitch is one of the most useful and versatile
stitches.
It is used for overcasting, mending, appliqué, and also
used as a decorative stitch.
NOTE:
Use interfacing when sewing on stretch fabrics such
as knit, jersey or tricot.
Zigzag Stitches
q
Stitch pattern:
07, 21
w
Thread tension dial: 2 to 6
e
Presser foot:
Zigzag foot A
Altering the Stitch Width
Press the “+” sign on the stitch width adjusting key to
increase the stitch width.
Press the “–” sign on the stitch width adjusting key to
decrease the stitch width.
r
Stitch width adjusting key
The stitch width of pattern 07 can be changed without
changing its center needle position
t
.
The stitch width of pattern 21 can be changed without
changing its right needle position
y
.
Altering the Stitch Length
Press the “+” sign on the stitch length adjusting key to
increase the stitch length.
Press the “–” sign on the stitch length adjusting key to
decrease the stitch length.
u
Stitch length adjusting key
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