SINGER 2210 Athena - Manual (Page 34)

Sewing a Seam
Most fabrics can be placed under tbe foot
by raising the presser foot lifter (1) to its nor­
mal *'up” position (2) where it locks
m
place.
When using bulky fabric, multiple fabric
layers, or an embroidery hoop, raise the lifter
to the highrise position (3), thus increasing
the space between the foot and the needle
plate.
♦ t.ower presser foot lifter all the way down
and the machine is ready to sew.
* To keep seams straight, use one of the
guidelines on the needle plate.
♦ Ttie most commonly used line (1) for a 5/8
ir^ch {1.E cm) seam allowance is extended
onto the slide plate.
♦ To start a seam, place fabric under
presser foot so needle will first perietrate
t/2 inch (1.2 cm) from starting edge of
fabric. Align the right edge with one of the
guide lines on the throat plate. Lower the
presser foot.
♦ Reverse-stitch using reverse button to the
edge of fabric ttien release button for for­
ward stitching.
When seam is completed, hold In reverse
button and stitch for 3-4 stitches to lock
seam. •
• Raise needle and presser foot to remove
fabric from machine. Cut thread using
thread cutter on face plate.
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