Changing the Needle Position

When you select left or middle needle position stitches, you can use and in the L/R Shift display to change the position of the needle. Match the distance from the right edge of the presser foot to the needle with the L/R Shift, then align the edge of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric during sewing for an attractive finish.

  1. L/R Shift

Example: Middle needle position stitches

12.0 mm
(approx. 1/2 inch)

8.5 mm
(approx. 5/16 inch)

6.5 mm
(approx. 1/4 inch)

5.0 mm
(approx. 3/16 inch)

  • Stitch Q-01 will not permit using the L/R Shift function.
  • When [Width Control] in the Sewing settings screen is set to [ON], the needle position of a straight stitch can be changed with the sewing speed controller.
    And use the foot controller to operate the machine.

    Sewing Settings

    1. Shift the needle position to the left.
    2. Shift the needle position to the right.