INSTRUCTION BOOK - Janome

Using the seam guide linesThe seam guides on the needle plate help you tomeasure seam allowances.wNOTE:The number indicates the distance from the centerneedle position.q Guide linesw Center needle positionqNumberDistance(cm)Distance(inch)15 20 4/8 5/8 6/81.5 2.0 1.3 1.6 1.91/2 5/8 3/4qTurning square cornersTo turn a square corner 5/8" (1.6 cm) from the fabricedge:When the fabric edge facing you lines up with thecornering guide as illustrated, stop stitching andlower the needle by turning the handwheel towards you.Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to linethe edge with the 5/8˝ (1.6 cm) seam guide.Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the newdirection.q Cornering guidesSewing from the edge of thick fabricThe black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot inthe horizontal position.This is helpful when starting sewing from the extremeedge of thick fabrics or sewing across a hem.qLower the needle into the fabric at the point where youwish to start sewing.Lower the foot while pushing in the black button.The foot will be locked in the horizontal position toavoid slipping.qThe foot will be unlocked after sewing a few stitches.q Black button19