16
SEAMING
Use for seaming two or more layers of fabric together.
Align the fabric edge with the seam guide marking on
the needle plate and begin sewing [Fig. 1]. T
ake a few
stitches in reverse (backstitch) to secure the seam.
Continue stitching forward at a consistent speed, while
guiding the fabric along the seam guide marking.
Backstitch at the end of the seam [Fig. 2].
Use a shorter stitch length (2-3) when patchwork piecing
[Fig. 3] or sewing sheer fabrics. Use a longer stitch (3.5-4)
when sewing heavy, thick, or napped fabrics such as
denim, polar fleece, or velvet [Fig. 4].
BASTING
Use a basting stitch to sew temporary seams.
It is ideal
to use when y
ou need to test fit a garment before
sewing the seams permanently.
Align the fabric edge with the seam guide markings and
sew at a consistent speed. Do not backstitch at the
beginning or end of the seam. After completing the
permanent seam, pull the basting stitch bobbin thread
to remove the basting stitches [Fig. 5].
T
OPSTITCHING and EDGESTITCHING
Embellish a garment or special project with topstitching.
Use a contrasting thread
color for extra dimension.
Attach the blind hem foot. To topstitch, place fabric so the
needle is 3/8” from the finished edge of the fabric. Adjust
the guide to butt up against the fabric edge [Fig. 6].
Lower the foot and sew, guiding the fabric edge along the
foot guide [Fig. 7].
To edgestitch, place the fabric so the needle is 1/8” from
the finished fabric edge. Adjust the guide, lower the
foot, and sew [Fig. 8].
BUILT-IN STITCHES – “N” NORMAL RANGE
STITCH “A” - STRAIGHT STITCH
RANGE STITCH WIDTH LENGTH FOOT
N A 0 3 All-purpose
Fig. 1
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 7
Fig. 2
Fig. 6
Fig. 8
RANGE STITCH WIDTH LENGTH FOOT
N A 0 4 All-purpose
RANGE STITCH WIDTH LENGTH FOOT
N A 0 3 Blind hem
