Fastening seams, Keeping seam fine straight, Keeping seam line straight – SINGER 214 User Manual
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Fastening seams
Keeping seam fine straight
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Turning a square corner 5/8 inch (16 mm)
from the fabric edge
Cornerintg
guid^
Secure your seams by taking the first few
stitches in reverse- Then allow the
machine to go forward- This is called
back tacking. Reverse the machine at the
end of your seams as well-
Lower the stitch length lever below
for back tacking.
1- Using the seam guide lines
The needle plate is rn3rke3’'With seam
guide lines to help you
stitch
straight
seams- The standard 5/8 inch (16 mm}
lines
are
emphasized
for
your
convenience.
2. Using the cloth guide
Secure the cloth guide in the screw
hole to the right of the foot adjusting
to the width of your seams.
1 - Stop stitching with the needle piercing the fabric,
when you reach the cornering guide-
2. Raise the presser foot.
3. Turn the fabric and the new stitching line will align
with 5/S inch 06 mm) seam guide line.
4. Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the
new direction.