16 – Getting Ready to Sew
EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM™ (ESS)
Sensor Foot Pressure
With the Sensor Foot Pressure, the presser foot
actually senses the thickness of fabric and stitching to
sew over it smoothly and evenly with perfect fabric
feeding.
If you want to see the actual setting of the presser
foot pressure for the selected fabric and adjust the
pressure manually, go to the SET Menu (see page 25).
Sensor Foot Lift
The presser foot on your sewing machine is raised and
lowered in four levels with the Sensor Foot Up and
Down buttons (see next page).
The presser foot is automatically lowered when you
start sewing. When you stop with the needle in the
down position, the presser foot automatically senses
the thickness of the fabric and raises the presser
foot to just the right height to fl oat over the fabric
for pivoting. Go to the SET Menu to turn off this
function (see page 25).
STARTING TO SEW
The buttons at the bottom of the Touch Panel are the
Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ buttons that will
help you to get the best stitch and settings when you
are sewing.
Press the button for the type and weight of fabric you
are using and press the button for the desired sewing
technique or select a stitch from one of the menus
(see page 30).
Place top and bobbin thread under the presser foot
and to the back. For best results when beginning at
the edge of the fabric, place a fi nger on the threads to
hold them in place as you begin.
Place fabric in position under the presser foot.
Step on the foot control to begin sewing. The presser
foot is lowered automatically.
Guide the fabric gently with your hands as the
machine is feeding.
