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Knot the threads along one edge, Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly. Secure the threads at the other end, Sew the decorative stttch between the gathering stitches. Pull out the gathering stitches. NOTE: Loosen the top thread tension to make gathering easier. e Overcast Stretch Stitching (Model 12714 Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tens=on Stitch length control t to 4 control brown stretch stitch =_ position [__J Zigzag foot ,, ,,' The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch can be used for sewing a seam with an overcast finish. The seam is formed and finished in one operation. It can be used when you are making sw=mwear, ski pants and other garments that requEre stretch. only) J Here's How Place the raw edge of the fabrfc to the LEFT of the needle as shown. Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric just short of the outside edge. Or, place your fabric to allow a 5/8" seam, then trim seam allowance after. Raw or worn edges of older garments can be overcast to prevent further raveling, NOTE: Use a blue stretch fabric needle, which effectively prevents skipped stitches. SECTION 3. LEARNTHESTITCHES e Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Set the Machine Stitching 7 (Model 12714 only) = Elastic Stretch Stitch (Model Set the Machine 12714 only) Stitch Stitch selector Stitch Stitch selector N Top thread tension control t to 4 Stitch length control brown Top thread tension control I to 4 Stitch length control brown stretch stitch stretch stitch pos}t_on Here*s How position Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the stitches are made Zigzag foot over the edge. Or, place your fabrtc to allow a 5/8" seam, then trim seam allowance after. NOTE: When using stretch knit fabric, use a blue stretch ;iU::>?_,!!, :?: _{?;;h:: . _:_:;........ The Stitch and Its Uses fabric needle which Use this stitch when you want a effectively prevents Choose this stitch to attach elastic to narrow seam that you do not need to skipped stitches, garments. press seams open on flat. kmts It or is ideal for on medium 1/4" to 1. Mark match the elastic these to into the quarters and center front, heavyweight woven fabrics where you center back and side seams. want a narrow seam. It Js also great for making elastic swim wear, , Place the middle of the elastic under the center of the presser foot and stitch into place, making sure the fabric is evenly distributed. SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonholes Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control control t to 5 I. a. Carefully mark the buttonhole 2, a. Move the slider (A) toward you 3. a. Set the stitch selector at I_ _ength on your garment. ILJ so that the top mark (C) on the b. Sew forward until you reach the slider meets the start mark (B). b. Change to the sliding buttonhole front marking of your button- foot. hole, b. Line up the markings on the Sliding buttonhole foot foot wtth the top mark on your c. insert the garment under the c. Stop sewing at the left stitch. foot with the buttonhole mark-garment. mg runmng toward you. c. Lower the presser foot. NOTE: The markings on the slider are engraved in centimeters. Adjusting the Stitch Density Depending upon your fabric or your own preference in buttonholes, you may alter the buttonhole stitch density within the biue buttonhole range on the stitch length dial. (_) For more density, toward "0"_ (_) For less density, toward "1". NOTE: Atways make tonhole on a ®@ turn the dial stitches stitches turn the diat Finetot light _ _ for heavy Coarse fabric fabrics a practlce but- scrap of fabric 'v you plan to use to find the more suitable stitch length. SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES f f J ....... J i 7. Remove the fabric and cut the hole 5, a. Set the stitch selector at t_ 6. a. Set the stitch selector at [_] , 4. a. Set the stitch selector at E] " i open with the buttonhole opener. b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches, marMng of the buttonhole. b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. b. Sew until you reach the back c. Stop sewing at the left stitch. c. Stop sewing at the right stitch. c. Stop sewing at the right stitch. NOTE : When sewing at the edge of fabric, set sliding buttonhole foot as illustrated and sewtnreverse( [_->_-*[_--_[_ ). SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE What to Do When PROBLEM Skipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread Breaking Bobbin Thread Fabric not Moving Machine Jamming Knocking Noise PROBLEMS CHART PROBABLE CAUSE Incorrect size needle. Bent or blunt needle. Incorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tension. Starting to stitch too fast. improper threading. Tight upper thread tension. Incorrect size needle, Sharp eye in needle. Nicks or burrs on shuttle. Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate. improper bobbin case threading. Lint in bobbin case or shuttle. Darning plate in place, Stitch Length set at 0, Thread knotted under fabric. Thread caught in shuttle. Lint in bobbin case or shuttle, CORRECTION Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. Insert new needle, Reset needle. Loosen upper thread t...
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