Straight Stitches

1. Select a stitch.

   

   For details on stitch patterns, refer to Stitch Chart.

2. Start sewing.

   For details, refer to Basic Sewing.

   If necessary, sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the stitching. (Sewing Reverse/Reinforcement Stitches)

Changing the Needle Position

When you select straight 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
   
    

   12.0 mm (approx. 15/32 inch)		8.5 mm (approx. 21/64 inch)		6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch)		5.0 mm (approx. 13/64 inch)

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

Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on the Needle Plate or Bobbin Cover (with Mark)

For stitches with a left needle position
(L/R Shift: 0.00 mm)

1. Seam
2. Presser foot
3. Centimeters
4. Inches
5. Needle plate
6. 5/8 inch (approx. 16 mm)

For stitches with a middle (center) needle position
(L/R Shift: 3.50 mm)

1. Seam
2. Presser foot
3. Inches
4. Bobbin cover (with mark)
5. 5/8 inch (approx. 16 mm)

Using the 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.

CAUTION

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

1. Turn off the machine and remove the needle plate.

   For details, refer to steps 1 through 6 of Cleaning the Race.

   
   1. Slide toward you.
   • The needle plate opens.

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

   
   1. Tabs
   2. Notches
   3. Round hole

3. Press down on the right side of the straight stitch needle plate to secure it.

   

4. If necessary, attach the flat bed attachment.

5. Insert needle and attach the straight stitch foot. (Changing the Needle, Changing the Presser Foot)

6. Select any of the straight stitches.

   • When the straight stitch needle plate is attached on the machine, only stitch patterns that allow sewing with the straight stitch needle plate can be selected.
   • 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.

7. Start sewing.

   After 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 the zigzag foot “J”.

   • It is convenient to use the markings on the presser foot as a guide when sewing narrow seam allowances, decorative stitches, etc.
     
     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)