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Sewing Tips
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Sewing Tips
Trial sewing
After you have set up the machine with the thread and needle
appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn, the machine
automatically sets the stitch length and width 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
When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the machine.
a
Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needle
remains up when the machine stops sewing, press
(Needle position button) to lower the needle.
Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric.
b
Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.
c
Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing.
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SEWING ATTRACTIVE
FINISHES
Sewing curves
Sew slowly while slightly changing the sewing direction to
sew around the curve. For details on sewing with an even
seam allowance, refer to "Sewing an even seam allowance"
on page S-3.
When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select
a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch.
Sewing cylindrical pieces
Removing the flat bed attachment allows for free-arm sewing,
making it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs
and pant legs.
a
Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left.
The shape of the flat bed attachment differs depending
on the machine model.
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