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Depending on the selected stitch, you may need to 
adjust the stitch length for best results. The numbers 
marked on the stitch length dial represent the stitch 
length in millimeters (mm) (1/25").
THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE LONGER THE 
STITCH. With the “0” setting material is not fed. This 
is used when sewing on a button.
The “ ” range is for making a satin stitch (close zigzag 
stitch), which is used for making buttonholes and 
decorative stitches. The position needed for making the 
satin stitch varies according to the material and thread 
being used. To determine the exact dial position, first 
test the stitch and length settings on a scrap piece of 
fabric to observe the feeding of the material.

1 Stitch length dial
2 Longer
3 Shorter

■ Selecting a stretch stitch

Setting the stitch length dial to “

” changes the 

selected pattern to a stretch stitch. 

■ Adjusting the stretch stitching

The machine is adjusted at the factory so that the 
stretch stitching can be sewn with the stitch 
length dial set to “

” (standard position).

5

SHELL TUCK STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

-3

(1/64-1/8)

27

6

ELASTIC STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

-2.5

(1/64-3/32)

28

7

DOUBLE ACTION STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

-3

(1/64-1/8)

29

8

BLIND HEM STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

-2

(1/64-1/16)

27

9

TRIPLE ZIGZAG STRETCH STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

30

10

TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH

0-5 (0-3/16)

(Changes needle position)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

25

11

ARROWHEAD STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

29

12

ELASTIC OVERLOCK STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

29

13

FEATHER STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

29

14

LEAF STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

—

15

STRETCH OVERLOCK STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

29

1

1

2

3

2

0

1

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SS

SS

SS

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