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Numbers on
the needle
plate
10
15
30
40 3/8 1/2 5/8
1 1 1/2
Distance in
centimeters 1.0 1.5 3.0 4.0 —
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—
—
—
Distance in
inches
—
—
—
— 3/8 1/2 5/8
1 1 1/2
Use the Seam Guide
The seam guides on the needle plate help you to
measure seam width.
The numbers indicate the distance between the center
needle position and the guide line.
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Seam guides
Turning a Square Corner
The cornering guide helps you maintain a 5/8˝ (1.6 cm)
seam allowance when sewing a corner.
When the fabric edge facing you lines up with the
cornering guide as illustrated, stop stitching and lower the
needle into the fabric by turning the handwheel toward
you.
Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric so the edge of
the fabric will align with the 5/8˝ (1.6 cm) seam guide.
Lower the presser foot and start stitching in the new
direction.
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Cornering guide
Variable Needle Position
When the straight stitch (pattern A) is selected, you can
move the needle between center and left needle position
by turning the stitch width dial.
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