SELECTING STITCHES
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Using the selection buttons
Ten of the most frequently used utility stitches can quickly be selected with the selection buttons.
Select the desired stitch from those shown on the stitch pattern plate.
When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch (center needle position) is automatically
selected.
1. Determine the stitch that you wish to use.
* Refer to Pattern Chart on page 39.
2. Determine which presser foot should be used with the selected stitch.
The presser feet can be stored inside the accessory compartment.
* For details on the stitches that can be sewn with a twin needle, refer to "Stitch Reference
Chart" beginning on page 96.
3. Attach the correct presser foot for the selected stitch.
* For details, refer to "Changing the Presser Foot" on page 34.
4. Turn on the sewing machine.
* The straight stitch (center needle position) is shown selected within the LCD.
5. Press the "
" button and the pattern group screen will automatically appear on the LCD screen.
6. Press the numbered button corresponding to the desired group of stitches that you wish to use.
(e.g. press 2 for group "B")
7. Press the 2 digit pattern number from the selected group on the stitch pattern plate.
Note:
When a stitch is selected, the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears
in the screen. Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew. If the
wrong presser foot is installed, turn off the sewing machine, attach the correct presser foot,
and then select the desired stitch again.
STITCHES