To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder
Thumb screw
Foot holder
Presser foot lifter
To remove
Remove the thumb screw
by turning it
counterclockwise with a screwdriver.
To attach
Match the hole in the foot holder
with the threaded
hole in the presser foot lifter Fit the thumb screw
into the hole. Tighten the screw
by turning it
clockwise with a screwdriver.
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Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a
Zigzag Stitch
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For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread
does not show on the right side (Top side) of
the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly
on the wrong side (Bottom side) of the fabric.
See the illustrations for the correct appearance.
To match this appearance, adjust the needle
tension.
Correct tension
Right side (Top side) of fabric
Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
Minimize the amount of needle thread visible
on the wrong side (Bottom side) of the fabric
without causing excessive puckering, or
causing the bobbin thread to show on the right
side (Top side) of the fabric.
Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing
conditions.
Tension is too tight
Right side (Top side) of fabric
Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the
right side of the fabric.
Tension is too loose
Right side (Top side) of fabric
Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the
wrong side of the fabric.
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Changing Presser Foot
Snap-on button
Groove
Pin
To remove
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot,
and press the snap-on button
on the back of the foot
holder.
To attach
Place the selected presser foot, so that the pin on the
foot lies just under the groove on the foot holder.
Lower the presser bar to lock the foot into place.
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