21Setting up the sewing computer
Stitch plate*
Feed-dog
Button below the handwheel
Button flush with housing =
sewing position
Button depressed = feed-dog is lowered
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for free-hand sewing (darning, embroidery, etc.)
Stitch plate markings
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the stitch plates are marked with seam guide lines in mm or
inches
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the millimetre markings are at the front
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the inch markings are at the back
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the measurements show the distance (with needle position cen-
tre) from needle to line
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lines are provided to the right and left of the needle
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they are very useful guide lines for precise seaming
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the horizontal lines are useful for sewing corners, etc.Note: To change the stitch plate see page 65
*can vary from country to country
