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. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. Trial sewing After you have set up the machine with the thread and needle appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn, the machine automatically sets the thread tension and stitch length and width for the stitch that is selected. However, a trial piece of fabric should be sewn since, depending on the type of fabric and stitching being sewn, the desired results may not be achieved. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as those used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Since the results differ depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn, perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project. Changing the sewing direction When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needle remained up when the machine stopped sewing, press (“Needle Position” button) to lower the needle. b Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric. Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot. Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing. Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve. For details on sewing with an even seam allowance, refer to “Sewing an even seam allowance” (page 64). When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch. Adjusting the presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure (the amount of pressure applied to the fabric by the presser foot) can be adjusted. For best results, increase the pressure when sewing thin fabrics, and decrease the pressure when sewing thick fabrics. Lower the presser foot lever to lower the a presser foot. 1 a Presser foot lever — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — aWhen you encounter a seam that is too thick to feed under the foot, raise the presser foot lever. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — aWhen you encounter a seam that is too thick to feed under the foot, raise the presser foot lever. b Turn the presser foot pressure dial at the back of the machine to adjust the pressure of the presser foot. The presser foot pressure can be set to one of four levels (between 1 and 4). The larger the setting, the stronger the pressure. Use setting 1 or 2 for thick fabrics, use setting 3 or 4 for thinner fabrics. 12 a Strong b Weak When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to c 3 (standard). Sewing thick fabrics ¦ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position. ¦ If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching Zigzag foot “J” is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level. a bPress the black button (presser foot holding pin) on the left side of zigzag foot “J”. Keep the button held in and lower the presser foot. aPresser foot holding pin cRelease the button. The foot will lock in place level with the seam, allowing the fabric to feed. 1 Note ..The presser foot needs to be in a level position before pressing the black button (presser foot holding pin) on the left side of zigzag foot “J”. ..Once the trouble spot has been passed, the foot will return to its normal position. CAUTION .If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force, the needle may bend or break. 2 a Sewing direction Useful Sewing Tips 63 SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Sewing thin fabrics Sewing an even seam allowance When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper. 1 a Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. 1 a Basting Besides, using the stretch stitching or the thread for knits gives an attractive finishes. Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics When sewing the fabrics that may stick to the presser foot such as leathers or coated fabrics, change the presser foot to the non stick foot. 1 To sew an even seam, start sewing so that the seam allowance is to the right of the presser foot, and the edge of the fabric is aligned with either the right edge of the presser foot or a marking on the needle plate. ¦ Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sew while keeping the right edge of the presser foot a fix...