CHOOSING A STITCH PATTERN
The Pattern Selector Dial Is used to select the stitch you want to sew. The numbers on the
dial directly correspond to the display on the front of the machine. Simply turn the dial
until the number of the stitch that you want to sew lines up with the red dot marking
above the dial.
Stitch
Number
Stitch Name
Application
Recommended
Foot
1
Straight Stitch Short
Sewing lightweight fabrics
All Purpose Foot
2
Straight Stitch Medium
Sewing medium weight fabrics
All Purpose Foot
3
Straight Stitch Long
Sewing heavier weight fabrics
All Purpose Foot
4
Straight Stitch Extra Long
Machine basting; Gathering/Shirring
All Purpose Foot
5
Left Position Straight
Stitch
Topstitching
All Purpose Foot
6
Zig-Zag Satin
Applique; Decorative stitching
Satin Stitch Foot
7
Zig-Zag Short
Seam finishing; Decorative stitching
Satin Stitch Foot
8
Zig-Zag Medium
Seam finishing; Decorative stitching
Satin Stitch Foot
9
Zig-Zag Long
Seam finishing; Decorative stitching
Satin Stitch Foot
10
Blind Hem
Hems for woven fabrics; Decorative stitching
Blind Hem Foot
11
Stretch Blind Hem
Hems for stretch knit fabrics; Decorative
stitching
Blind Hem Foot
12
Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag
Mending; Elastic insertion; Decorative stitching
Satin Stitch Foot
13
The Buttonhole Stitching
The 1st Step To Sew A Buttonhole
Presser Foot For
Buttonhole
14
The Buttonhole Stitching
The 2nd Step To Sew A Buttonhole
15
The Buttonhole Stitching
The 3rd Step To Sew A Buttonhole
16
The Buttonhole Stitching
The 4th Step To Sew A Buttonhole
STRAIGHT STITCHING
The straight stitch is the most frequently used stitch for all types of sewing.
1.
To begin sewing, first raise the presser foot lifter.
2.
Pull both the upper thread and the bobbin thread under the presser foot
toward the back of the machine, leaving about 6
” of thread.
3.
Place the fabric under the presser foot, then lower the presser foot lifter.
4.
Turn the hand wheel counter-clockwise (toward you) until the needle enters the
fabric.
5.
Start the machine by stepping on the foot controller. Guide the fabric with your
hands. When reaching the edge of the fabric, stop the sewing machine.
6.
Turn the hand wheel counter-clockwise (toward you) until the needle is in its
highest position, then raise the presser foot lifter.
7.
Draw the fabric to the rear and cut off excess thread with the thread cutter,
located on the side of the machine, as shown.
