Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot

The straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot can only be used for straight stitches (middle needle position stitches). Use the straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot when sewing thin fabrics or when sewing small pieces which tend to sink into the hole of the regular needle plate during sewing. The straight stitch foot is perfect to reduce puckering on lightweight fabrics. The small opening on the foot provides support for the fabric as the needle travels through the fabric.

  1. 2.25 mm (approx. 1/8 inch)
  2. 4.25 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)
  3. 6.25 mm (approx. 1/4 inch)
  4. 8.5 mm (approx. 5/16 inch)
CAUTION

Always use the straight stitch foot in combination with the straight stitch needle plate. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury.

  1. Press (Needle position button) to raise the needle.

  2. Turn off the machine.

  3. Raise the presser foot to remove the presser foot and needle.

    Replacing the Presser Foot

    Changing the Needle

  4. Remove the flat bed attachment.

  5. Remove the bobbin cover.

  6. Remove the needle plate cover.

     

  7. Remove the regular needle plate.

    Removing/Attaching the Needle Plate

  8. Insert the tabs on the straight stitch needle plate into the notches in the machine.

    1. Tabs
    2. Notches

  9. Press down on the left side of the straight stitch needle plate to secure it.

  10. Attach the needle plate cover.

  11. Insert needle and attach the straight stitch foot.

    1. Notch
    2. Pin

  12. Select any of the straight stitches.

    • Selecting unavailable stitches will cause an error message to be displayed.
    • When the straight stitch needle plate is on the machine, the needle will automatically move to the middle position.

    Slowly rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) before sewing and make sure that the needle is not contacting the straight stitch foot and straight stitch needle plate.

  13. Start sewing.

    • After finishing sewing, make sure to turn off the machine and to remove the straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot. Reinstall the regular needle plate and zigzag foot “J”.

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