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Changing the Needle Position (Left 

or Middle Needle Position Stitches 

Only) 

When you select left or middle needle position 

stitches, you can use 

 and 

 in the stitch 

width display to change the position of the needle. 
Match the distance from the right edge of the presser 
foot to the needle with the stitch width, then align 
the edge of the presser foot with the edge of the 
fabric during sewing for an attractive finish.

a

Stitch width 

Example:

Left/Middle needle position stitches

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Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on 

the Needle Plate or Bobbin Cover 

(with Mark)

While sewing, align the edge of the fabric with the 
16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch) mark on the needle plate 
or bobbin cover (with mark) depending on the 
needle position (left or middle (center) needle 
position stitches only).

For stitches with a left needle position
(Stitch width: 0.0 mm)

a

Seam

b

Presser foot

c

Centimeters

d

Inches

e

Needle plate

f

16 mm (5/8 inch)

For stitches with a middle (center) needle position
(Stitch width: 3.5 mm)

a

Seam

b

Presser foot

c

Inches

d

Bobbin cover (with mark)

e

16 mm (5/8 inch)

12.0 mm
 (approx. 
1/2 inch)

8.5 mm

(approx. 

11/32 

inch)

6.5 mm

 (approx. 

1/4 inch)

5.0 mm

(approx. 

3/16 inch)