SINGER 2001 TouchTronic - Manual (Page 48)

KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT
To keep the seam straight, use one of the
numbered guidelines on the plate. The num­
bers indicate distance, in eighths of an inch,
from the needle. If you want a 5/8-inch
(1,6cm) seam, for example, line up your fabric
with the number 5 guideline. Note that both
number 5 guidelines (the most commonly
used) are extended on the slide plate for your
convenience: the crosslines serve as guides
when stitching a square corner.
For extra help in keeping the seam straight,
you may wish to use the seam guide. Because
it allows you to guide stitches evenly between
1/8-inch (3mm) and 1-1/4 inches (3cm) from
the fabric edge, it is particularly useful for
very narrow or very wide seams.
To attach seam guide to machine, refer to
Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Sew, page 10.
Pivoting at Corner
TURNING SQUARE CORNERS
To turn a square corner 5/8-inch (1.6cm)
from the fabric edge, you need not measure or
mark the seam. Simply use the crosslines on
the slide plate.
• Line up your fabric with right or left
guideline 5 on the needle plate. Stitch seam,
slowing speed as you approach corner.
• Stop stitching, with the needle down, when
the bottom edge of the fabric reaches the
cornering crosslines on the slide plate.
• Raise presser foot slightly and turn fabric on
needle, bringing bottom edge of fabric in
line with guideline 5.
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• Lower the presser foot and stitch in new
direction.
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