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BUILT-IN STITCHES
Blind Hem Stitching
You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge 
of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, 
without the stitch showing. Use the Blind Hem Stitch 
when sewing on non-stretch fabrics, and the Stretch 
Blind Hem Stitch for stretch fabrics.
1Both threads should be the same color as the 
fabric.
2Fold back the hem, as shown in Fig. A. Then 
fold the edge of the fabric as in Fig. B. Leave a 
6 mm (15/64 inch) overlap at the edge.
3Set the pattern selection...

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4Sew at a slow speed.
Elastic Stitching
You can use the Elastic Stitch for mending, sewing 
elastic or joining fabric. Each is explained below. 
Set the pattern selection dial to the Elastic Stitch. 
■Mending
1Set the stitch length dial between “F” and 2.5.
2Place the reinforcement fabric under the area 
you want to mend.
3Following the line of the tear, sew using the 
Elastic Stitch as shown.
■Sewing Elastic
1Place the elastic...

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Double Action Stitching
These stitches are used for joining two pieces of 
fabric, such as when making patchwork. Set the 
pattern selection dial to the Double Action Stitch, 
Bridging Stitch, or Rampart Stitch. 
Patchworking
These  stitches are used to join two pieces of fabric 
while leaving a space between their edges.
1Fold over the edges of the two pieces of fabric 
for the hem and baste the edges to a thin 
piece of paper leaving a small space between 
them.
2Set the pattern selection dial to...

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You can use these stitches to join together seams and 
finish them in one operation. The Overlock Stitches 
are also useful for sewing stretch materials while the 
Arrowhead Stitch is ideal for sewing the edge of a 
blanket.
1Set the pattern selection dial to an overedge 
stitch.
2Put the fabric under the presser foot so that 
the seamline (or arrowhead point) is 
approximately 3 mm (1/8 inch) to the left of 
the center of the...

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Decorative Stitching
These stitches can be used for decorative top 
stitching and for smocking. Set the pattern selection 
dial to the Triangle Stitch, Leaf Stitch, etc.
Stitch NamePattern
Stitch 
Length
[mm (inch)]Stitch 
Width
[mm (inch)]
Triangle StitchF-1.5
(1/64-1/16)3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Decorative 
Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
 Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
Leaf Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
 Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
Tree Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
 Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
Legs Stitch Fixed
2.5...

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SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS
Making a Buttonhole
Memo
●We recommend that you practice making a 
buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric before 
you try it on an actual garment.
●When making buttonholes on soft fabrics, 
place a stabilizer material on the underside 
of the fabric.
1Using tailor’s chalk, mark the position and 
length of the buttonhole on the fabric.
2Attach the buttonhole foot and push the frame 
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3Cut an opening in the middle of the 
buttonhole with the seam ripper tool. Be 
careful not to cut through any stitches.
Adjusting Buttonholes 
If the stitching on the two sides of the buttonhole is 
not the same, you can make the following 
adjustments.
1Set the stitch length dial between F and 1.5 
and sew the buttonhole on a scrap piece of 
fabric to observe how the material is fed.
2If the right side of the buttonhole is too coarse 
or fine, adjust the feeding of the material with 
the stitch...

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Sewing Buttons
1Measure the distance between the 
buttonholes and set the pattern selection dial 
to the Zigzag Stitch, and set the width you 
want.
2Remove the power supply plug from the 
outlet.
3Change the foot to the button sewing foot.
4Place the darning plate on the needle plate. 
5Connect the power supply plug into the wall 
outlet.
6Put a button between the foot and the fabric 
and make sure that the needle enters the...

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USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS
Zipper Insertion
You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of 
zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left 
side of the needle. 
When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the 
shank to the left pin of the zipper foot. When sewing 
the left side of the zipper, attach the shank to the 
right pin of the zipper foot. 
1Zipper foot
2Right pin for sewing the left side of the zipper
3Left pin for sewing the right side of the zipper
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Set the...

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Gathering
1Set the pattern selection dial to Straight 
Stitch.
2Loosen the tension of the upper thread so that 
the lower thread lies on the underside of the 
material.
3Sew a single row (or many rows) of straight 
stitches.
4Pull the lower threads to gather the material.
Darning
1Remove the power supply plug from the 
outlet. Put the darning plate on the needle 
plate. Connect the power supply plug to the 
wall outlet....