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SETTING
STITCH
LENGTH
The stitch
regulator
lever controls
the
stitch
length
.
Set
lever to
any
desired
stitch length position between 0 and 4 by turning
knob clockwise
until the
knob indicator is
aligned
with the stitch
length number desired.
The red mark opposite S
indicates the
setting for
a
satin stitch.
This will vary slightly depending upon
the
type
of material
to
be sewn.
At No
.
4
the
longest stitch is
obtained.
The
size of stitch
yo
u
select
wi
ll
depend on
fabric you
are
sewing.
To
lengthen
stitch, turn the knob
counter
clockwise
until
the lever
can be lowered
to
the
position
desired.
To straight
stitch, stitch width control should be set on
0
setting.
REVERSE
STITCHING
Raise lever
for reverse stitching.
Lower lever
for forward
stitching.
It
is
best to
begin and end
most
seams with
reverse
stitching
often
called back tacking
.
BASTING
For accomplishing
quicker,
more
even
and
firmer
basting,
we
suggest
you regulate
the
machine
in the following
manner
;
Set
stitch
regulator at No
.
4 for
the longest possible
stitch.
Basting
is
~as
ily
removed
by
pulling
bottom thread
.
When basting very
sheer
fabrics
,
use
a paper
backing.
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FASTENING
A
SEAM
Be sure both
threads
are
drawn
back
under the presser
foot. Lower
needle
into fabric
about
i
inch from begin-
ning 'of seam.
Push stitch
length
control lever
up for
reverse stitching. Stitch in
reverse
until needle reaches
beginning
of
seam
.
Move
stitch
length
control lever down for
forwa
rd
stitching and complete
seam.
When
you
reach the end
,
raise
the stitch
length
control lever
and
sew back over
t
inch of completed seam
.
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