SEWING THE STITCHES
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If the Needle Catches Too Much of
the Hem Fold
The needle is too far to the left.
Press
to decrease the stitch width so that the
needle slightly catches the fold of the hem.
a
Wrong side of fabric
b
Right side of fabric
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If the Needle does not Catch the
Hem Fold
The needle is too far to the right.
Press
to increase the stitch width so that the
needle slightly catches the fold of the hem.
a
Wrong side of fabric
b
Right side of fabric
l
Sew with the fold of the hem against the
presser foot guide.
m
Remove the basting stitching and reverse
the fabric.
a
Wrong side of fabric
b
Right side of fabric
Appliqué
a
Use a temporary spray adhesive, fabric glue
or a basting stitch to attach the appliqué to
the fabric.
*
This will keep the fabric from moving during
sewing.
a
Appliqué
b
Fabric glue
b
Select
or .
*
Adjust the stitch length and width to correspond to
the appliqué shape, size, and quality of material (see
page 66).
c
Attach presser foot “J”. Check that the
needle drops slightly off the edge of the
appliqué, then start sewing.
a
Appliqué material
a
Needle drop position
Memo
• For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of
this manual.