24
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Guide lines
It is possible to sew the material from its edge by sew
-
ing the material while aligning its edge with the guide
line on the throat plate.
❶
On center needle position basis
❷
5 mm
* Numbers on the guide line show the distance in mm
and inches between the center needle position and
the guide line.
Numbers, 7, 10 and 20 are millimeter.
Numbers, 1/ 4, 5/ 8 and 1 are inches.
❶
Standard throat plate
Throat plate for straight stitches
❷
❷
❶
4.7. How to use the throat plate for straight stitch
The throat plate is provided with a useful guide for you to determine the sewing position of material.
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Angle index
The angle index is useful when using it for piecing of
patchworks.
If you align the material edge with the angle index
which is same of the angle of patchwork (piece) cor
-
ner
❸
, you will know the start and end positions while
setting the seam allowance to 7 mm without marking
the material.
❹
Guide
120
❸
❹
135
120
120°
60°
7mm
7mm
7mm
7mm
135°
45°