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SEWING BASICS 

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USEFUL SEWING TIPS

Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when 
sewing your project.

Trial sewing

After you select a stitch, the machine automatically 
sets the stitch width and length for the stitch that is 
selected.
However, a trial piece of fabric should be sewn since, 
depending on the type of fabric and stitching being 
sewn, the desired results may not be achieved.
For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread 
that are the same as those used for your project, and 
check the thread tension and stitch length and width. 
Since the results differ depending on the type of 
stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn, 
perform the trial sewing under the same conditions 
that will be used with your project.

Changing the sewing 
direction

a

When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the 
sewing machine.

Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the 
needle was raised, lower the needle either by 
turning the handwheel toward you 
(counterclockwise) or by pressing 

 (needle 

position button) once (for models equipped 
with the needle position button).

b

Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the 
fabric.

Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.

c

Lower the presser foot lever and continue 
sewing.

Sewing curves

Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing 
direction to sew around the curve.

When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag 
stitch, select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain 
a finer stitch.

Sewing thick fabrics

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If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot

If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser 
foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to 
bring the presser foot to its highest position.

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When using the twin needle, be sure to raise 
the needle before changing the sewing 
direction. If the fabric is turned while the 
needle is lowered, the needle may bend or 
break.

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