SINGER 57815 - Manual (Page 36)

S I N G E R
Sewing a seam
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You can sew seams easily and accurately when you follow
the suggestions below.
Placing fabric under foot
Most fabrics can be placed under the foot by raising the
pesser foot lifter (1) to its normal "Up” position (2),
where it locks in place.
When using bulky fabric, multiple fabric layers or an
embroidery hoop, raise the lifter to the high rise position
(3), thus increasing the space between the foot and the
needle plate.
• Lower presser foot lifter all the way down and you are
ready to sew.
Basting
Pin basting and hand basting are easy ways to make
temporary seams before machine sewing.
• To pin baste, insert pins at stitching line. NEVER place
pins on the underside of fabric in contact with the
feed. Do not sew over pins; pull them out as you
stitch.
• To hand baste, make long stitches that can be easily
removed.
Keeping seams straight
To keep seams straight, use one of the guidelines on the
needle plate.
• The most commonly used line (1), the 5/8 inch (1.6
cm) seam allowance, is extended onto the slide plate.
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