GUIDING AND SUPPORTING FABRIC
Most fabric fabrics need only to be
guided in front of the presser foot as
shown at right. some fabrics,
however, require support while being
stitched.
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For filmy sheers, knits, etc., apply
gentle tension by holding seam in
front and back of the presser foot.
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For stretch fabrics, apply firm
tension front and back of the
presser foot.
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For stretch fabrics, apply firm
tension front and back when
stitching in the same direction as
the stretch. For seams not on the
stretch direction, stitch in
conventional manner, guiding
fabric in front of presser foot.
KEEPING THE SEAM STRAIGHT
Use one of the numbered lines on the
throat plate as a guide to keep the
seam straight. Numbers indicate
distance, in 8ths of an inch, from the
needle. If you want a 5/8-inch seam,
for example, line your fabric with
line 5. Crosslines serve as guides
when turning square corners.
