Chapter
2
Sewing Basics
SEWING ..............................................................................................60
Sewing a Stitch........................................................................................................60
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Using the Foot Controller................................................................................................61
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ...............................................................................62
Sewing Curves .........................................................................................................62
Changing Sewing Direction .....................................................................................63
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Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less ...................................................................63
Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics...................................................................................63
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If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot .............................................................63
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If the Fabric does not Feed ..............................................................................................64
Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener .............................................................................64
Sewing Lightweight Fabrics .....................................................................................64
Sewing Stretch Fabrics ............................................................................................65
STITCH SETTINGS ...............................................................................66
Setting the Stitch Width ..........................................................................................66
Setting the Stitch Length .........................................................................................67
Setting the Thread Tension ......................................................................................67
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Proper Thread Tension ....................................................................................................67
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Upper Thread is Too Tight...............................................................................................68
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Upper Thread is Too Loose..............................................................................................68
USEFUL FUNCTIONS ..........................................................................69
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ........................................................................69
Automatic Thread Cutting.......................................................................................70
Using the Knee Lifter...............................................................................................71
Pivoting ...................................................................................................................72
Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) ....................... 73
Needle Position – Stitch Placement.........................................................................74
Locking the Screen ..................................................................................................74
Checking the Needle Location in the Screen ...........................................................75