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Remove the presser foot. a • For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). b Hook the connecting fork of the side cutter onto the needle clamp screw. b a a Connecting fork b Needle clamp screw Position the side cutter so that side cutter pin c is aligned with the notch in the presser foot holder, and then slowly lower the presser foot lever. b a a Notch in presser foot holder b Pin • The side cutter is attached. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d Raise the presser foot lever to check that the side cutter is securely attached. Pass the upper thread under the side cutter, e and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing machine. f Select a stitch. • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51). Make a cut of about 2 cm (3/4 inch) long in g the fabric at the beginning of the stitching. 1 a 2 cm (3/4 inch) h Position the fabric in the side cutter. The cut in the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter. a a Guide plate Memo • If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the fabric will not be cut. i Lower the presser foot lever, and then start sewing. • A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn. Memo • If the stitching is sewn in a straight line 63 , the seam allowance will be about 5 mm (3/16 inch). 1 a 5 mm (3/16 inch) • The side cutter can cut as much as one layer of 13-oz. denim. • After using the side cutter, clean to remove any lint or dust. • If the side cutter can no longer cut fabric, use a rag to apply a small amount of oil to the cutting edge of the cutter. 3 Overcasting Stitches 81 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Basic Stitching UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching. Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Basting stitch 6 Temporarily securing -- J Straight stitch (left needle position) 1 Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks (left baseline/ reverse stitching) 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) 2 Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks (left baseline/ reinforcement stitching) Straight stitch (center needle position) 3 Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks (center baseline/reverse stitching) 3.5 (1/8) Triple stretch stitch 4 Reinforcing seams and sewing stretch fabrics 0.0 (0) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) CAUTION . Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Basting Basic stitching Attach zigzag foot "J". a • For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). J b Select stitch 6 . • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51). Start sewing. • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 55). Baste or pin together the fabric pieces. a b Attach zigzag foot "J". J • For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). Select a stitch. c • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51). — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching. Start sewing. e • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 55). • For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to "Securing the stitching" (page 57). f When sewing is finished, cut the thread. • For details, refer to "Cutting the thread" (page 59). ¦ Changing the needle position The needle position used as the baseline is different for the straight stitch (left needle position) and the straight stitch (center needle position). b a a Straight stitch (left needle position) b Straight stitch (center needle position) When the stitch width of the straight stitch (left needle position) is set to its standard setting (0.0 mm), the distance from the needle position to the right side of the presser foot is 12 mm (1/2 inch). If the stitch width is changed (between 0 and 7.0 mm (1/4 inch)), the needle position will also change. By changing the stitch width and sewing with the right side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric, a seam allowance can be sewn with a fixed width. 0.0 2.0 5.5 7.0 a Stitch width setting b Distance from the needle position to the right side of the presser foot c 12.0 mm (1/2 inch) d 10.0 mm (3/8 inch) e 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) f 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) • For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch width" (page 61). 3 Basic Stitching 83 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Blind Hem Stitching UTILITY STITCHES — — — — —...
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