Sewing a seam, Preparation, Place fabric under foot – SINGER 2001 TouchTronic User Manual
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sewing a seam
PREPARATION
• Stitch; straight stitch I
• Stitch length; programmed or to suit application
or fabric
• Straight stitch needle plate
• Straight stitch foot
Thread machine in the usual way.
PLACE FABRIC UNDER FOOT
Most fabrics can be placed under the foot by
raising the presser foot lifter A to its normal up
position 1, where it locks. When using bulky
fabric, multiple fabric layers, or an embroidery
hoop, raise the presser foot lifter to the high
rise position 2, thus increasing the space be
tween foot and needle plate. Hold presser foot
lifter in position while placing fabric under the
presser foot.
• Lower presser foot lifter all the way down
and start to sew.
SEWING WITH A NEWLY WOUND
BOBBIN
When starting to stitch at the fabric edge:
• Position needle in very edge of fabric, by
turning the hand wheel toward you.
• Lower the presser foot and stitch. Thread
will lock over fabric edge.
OR
When starting to stitch away from fabric edge:
• Leave presser foot in its upper position.
• Pull thread back under presser foot and cut.
• Position needle in from fabric edge, then
lower the presser foot and stitch.
Backstitch to lock stitching by touching the
reverse stitch symbol [i while sewing.
Only a few stitches are needed to lock stitch
ing line in place. Do not go over edge of fabric.
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