SINGER 814 Stylist - Manual (Page 23)

sewing a seam
STARTING A SEAM
1. Set stitch length selector for desired
number of stitches per Inch.
2. With presser foot up, align fabric with
appropriate seam guideline on needle
plate (as described below). Position
needle In fabric about 1 /2 Inch (1.2 cm)
from the back edge.
3. Lower presser foot. Backstitch to the
edge of the fabric for reinforcement by
pushing In the reverse-stitch push
button located In the center of the
stitch length selector dial. Hold the
button until the stitches reach almost
the edge of the fabric and then release
for forward stitching.
KEEPING THE SEAM STRAIGHT
As you stitch, use one of the numbered
lines on the needle plate as a guide for
keeping the seams straight. Numbers
indicate distance, in eighths of an inch
from the needle. If you want a 5/8 inch
(1.5 cm) seam, for example, keep the
right-hand edge of your fabric on the
number 5 guideline.
i" (1.5 cm)
r (1.2cm)
(I.Scm)
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r (9mm)
i" (1.2cm)
r (1.5cm)
r (1.9cm)
Stitching Line
Using Guidelines
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