INSERTING ZIPPERS - CENTER INSERTION the Zipper Foot Can Be Snapped on to the Right Or to the 01 Left Side of the Needle So That You Can Sew Close to the 01 Zipper

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INSERTING ZIPPERS - CENTER INSERTION The zipper foot can be snapped on to the right or to the 01 left side of the needle so that you can sew close to the 01 zipper. When sewing on the right side of the zipper, attach the shank to the left pin of the zipper foot. When sewing on the left side of the zipper foot, attach the shank to the right pin of the zipper foot. right pin A. Preparing the fabric (not shown):

1. Attach the All Purpose foot. left pin 2. With the right sides of the fabric facing each other, zipper sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening. foot 3. Sew reverse stitches to secure the seam. 4. Using a basting stitch, continue sewing up to the Fig. 1 edge of the fabric. basting stitch 5. Press open the seam allowance from the wrong wrong side side of the fabric. of fabric

B. Inserting the zipper zipper

Pattern “01” - straight stitch - center needle position Fig. 2a Fig. 2b 1. Align the seam with the center of the zipper with the teeth against the seam line, and then baste the zipper in place. (Fig. 1) 2. Select stitch pattern “01”. 3. Attach the zipper foot making sure that the zipper foot is attached to the correct side of the shank depending on which side of the zipper you are sewing first. (Fig. 2a, Fig. 2b) 4. Stitch one side of the zipper from top to bottom. (Fig. 3) Fig. 3

5. Stitch across the lower end and then the other side stitching of the zipper. (Fig. 4) basting CAUTION: When using the zipper foot, always

select the straight stitch (center position) and slowly right side of fabric end of zipper turn the hand wheel toward you to make sure that opening the needle does not touch the presser foot. If a different stitch is selected and the needle touches

the presser foot or if the needle touches the zipper, Fig. 4 the needle may bend or break, and may cause injury.

Stitching

29 INSERTING ZIPPERS - LAPPED INSERTION Stitching is shown only on one piece of the fabric. Use 01 this type of zipper for side openings or back openings. 01 A. Inserting the zipper

Pattern “01” - straight stitch - center needle position

right pin 1. Baste the zipper opening on the garment. (Fig. 1) 2. Fold back to the left seam allowance. Turn under

the right seam allowance to form a 1/8-inch (3 mm) left pin fold. (Fig. 2) zipper 3. Attach the zipper foot. Attach the right side of the foot presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper. Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when Fig. 1 Fig. 2 sewing the right side of the zipper. (Fig. 3a, Fig. 3b) 4. Stitch the left side of the zipper from bottom to top. (Fig. 4) 5. Turn the fabric right side out, and stitch across the lower end and the right side of the zipper. (Fig. 5) 6. Stop about 2-inches 95 cm) from the top of the zipper. Remove the basting and open the zipper. Stitch the remainder of the seam. (Fig. 6)

B. To open the zipper while stitching (Fig. 7) 1. Stop stitching before you reach the slider “a” of the

zipper. Fig. 3a Fig. 3b 2. Lower the needle into the fabric. 3. Raise the presser foot and open the zipper. 4. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing. CAUTION: When using the zipper foot, always select the straight stitch (center position) and slowly turn the hand wheel toward you to make sure that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If a different stitch is selected and the needle touches the presser foot or if the needle touches the zipper, the needle may bend or break, and may cause injury.

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30 APPLIQUE

All Purpose foot 16 36 Satin Stitch foot (optional) 36 Patterns “16, 36”

1. Fix the applique on to the fabric with fabric glue, fusible iron-on or basting stitches. 2. Sew slowly around the edge of the applique, while dropping the needle as close to the edge as possible.

3. Trim the excess fabric outside the stitching. Make all purpose sure not to cut any stitches. foot 4. If you have secured the applique onto your fabric with basting stitches, remove the basting thread. 5. Tie the top and bottom thread under the applique to avoid unraveling. satin stitch foot (optional)

31 SCALLOP STITCH

The scallop pattern stitches are used for decorative 29 30 66 stitching for collars, blouses, children’s clothing, 66 tablecloths, etc.

All Purpose foot Satin Stitch foot (optional)

A. Scallop Hem

Pattern “29” all purpose foot 1. Fold the fabric right sides together and sew along the edge. (Fig. 1) 2. Cut the fabric along the seam leaving a seam allowance of 1/8-inch (3 mm). Notch the allowance. (Fig. 2) satin stitch 3. Turn the fabric over and push out the curved seam foot (optional) to the surface and iron it. (Fig. 3)

B. Scallop Edging

Pattern “30, 66”

1. Sew along the edge of the fabric, making sure not sew directly on the edge of the fabric. 2. Trim the fabric close to the edge making sure not to cut the thread. Tip: When using stitch pattern “66”, it is recommended to use a Satin Stitch foot (optional). For better results, you can apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with a hot iron before sewing or sew a light paper underneath and tear off when finished sewing .

32 QUILTING

A quilt always consists of 3 layers of fabric. The top, 01 03 middle and bottom. The top and the bottom layers are the 03 fabric and the middle layer is the batting. The top layer can also be multiple shaped pieces of materials that are joined together.

All Purpose foot Quilting Guide Quilting foot (optional) all purpose Patterns “01, 03” foot

Important: If you are using a quilting foot, the needle should always be in the center position.

A. Joining the pieces of fabric quilting quilting 1. Join the pieces of fabric together using stitch pattern foot (optional) guide “01” with a 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) seam allowance. Fig. 1 (Fig. 1)

B. Quilting 1. Sew three layers of material. 2. Insert the quilting guide into the hole of the presser foot holder and set the space as you desire. (Fig. 2)

C. Using the quilting stitch Fig. 2 1. Use invisible nylon thread or very lightweight thread that matches the fabric on top. 2. Place thread that contrasts to the color of the fabric on the bobbin. 3. Set the upper tension to maximum. When you sew, the bobbin thread will be pulled to the top and give the appearance of a traditional hand quilting stitch.

33 GATHERING With the Gathering foot (optional) you can simultaneously 01 sew 2 layers of fabric quickly and easily. The layer that is to be gathered is placed under the gathering foot and the 01 layer which is not gathered is placed through the slot in the presser foot from the top. gathering foot (optional) Gathering foot (optional)

Pattern “01” - center needle position

A. Single layer gathering 1. Place the fabric underneath the presser foot. 2. Sew a single row or multiple rows of straight stitches. 3. If more gathering is required, pull the lower thread slightly until you have the amount of gathering that you want.

B. Two layer gathering 1. Place the fabric to be gathered under the presser foot with the cut edge extending slightly to the right of the presser foot. 2. Insert the top layer of fabric into the slot of the presser foot. The fabrics should be right sides together. 3. Guide the fabrics, allowing the sewing machine to pull the bottom layer freely for uniform gathering.

34 ROLL (NARROW) HEMMING The Roll (Narrow) Hem foot actually rolls the fabric to 01 create a narrow hem for napkins, scarves, hems, etc. 01

Roll (Narrow) Hem foot roll (narrow) Pattern “01” - center needle position hem foot

1. Fold the edge of the fabric over about 1/8-inch (3 mm), then fold it over again about 1/8-inch (3 mm) for about 2-inches (5 cm) along the edge of the fabric. (Fig. 1) 2. Insert the needle into the fold by rotating the hand wheel toward you and then lower the presser foot. Sew several stitches and raise the presser foot again. 3 mm 3. Insert the fabric fold into the spiral opening of the presser foot. 5 cm 4. Move the fabric back and forth until the fold forms a scrolled shape. (Fig. 2) 5. Lower the presser foot and start sewing slowly while Fig. 1 Fig. 2 guiding the raw edge of the fabric in front of the presser foot evenly into a scroll. (Fig. 3)

Fig. 3 CORDING

Cording foot 06 15 06 Patterns “06, 15”

A. Single cording 1. Set the stitch pattern to “06”. Insert the cord in the center groove of the cording foot from the right side opening. Pull the cord about 2-inches (5 cm) behind the presser foot. 2. Adjust the stitch width so that the stitches just cover cording the cord. Lower the foot and sew slowly, guiding the foot cord.

B. Triple cording 1. Set the stitch pattern to “15”. 2. Insert three cords into the slots of the cording foot. 3. Adjust the stitch width so that the stitches just cover the three cords. 4. Lower the presser foot and sew slowly guiding the cords.

35 DARNING FOOT (Optional) A. Attaching the darning foot (optional) 01 06 01 1. Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder. 2. The arm of the darning foot (a) should ride onto the shaft (b) of the needle clamp screw. 3. Slide the plastic attaching head from the left to the right so that it is fitted into the presser bar. darning foot 4. Tighten the presser foot thumb screw (c). (optional) Note: Illustrations of the presser foot may differ slightly from actual accessory.

B. Darning

Pattern “01” - center needle position

1. Place the fabric under the presser foot and lower it. 2. Grasp the fabric firmly in front and back of the area to be darned. 3. Start the machine, moving the fabric by hand forwards and backwards with an even motion, stitching in closely spaced rows over the hole or worn area. 4. When the area is filled with new stitches, move the fabric from side to side in a similar manner to weave or reinforce the stitching. Note: Reinforce open areas with an underlay, baste underlay in place before darning.

C. Free-Hand Embroidery

Pattern “06”

1. Select the zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the stitch width as desired. 2. Stitch along the outline of the design by moving the embroidery hoop. Make sure to maintain a constant speed. Note: Embroidery hoop is not included with this machine. 3. Fill in the design working from the outline towards the inside. Keep the stitches close together. 4. You will get longer stitches by moving the embroidery hoop faster and shorter ones by moving the embroidery hoop slower.

36 DARNING FOOT (Optional) D. Free-Hand Monogramming 06

Pattern “06” 06

1. Select the zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the stitch width as desired. 2. Sew at a constant speed, moving the embroidery darning foot hoop slowly along the lettering. (optional) Note: Embroidery hoop is not included with this machine. 3. When the letter is finished, secure with reinforcement stitches.