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17The Sewing Computer – Operating Instructions

Stitch Plate

9 mm (inch measurements)

Stitch Plate Markings

• the stitch plates are marked

with vertical lines in millime-

ters or inches

• mm measurements are at the

front

• inch measurements are at the

back

• the measurements

correspond to the distance

from the needle to the line

Straight Stitch Plate

(special accessory)

Removing the Stitch Plate

• turn power switch off («0»)

• raise the presser foot and

needle

• lower feed dog

• press the stitch plate down at

the back right corner

until it flips up

• remove the stitch plate

Replacing the Stitch Plate

• place the stitch plate over

the opening A and press

down until it clicks into place

With the right combination of thread and needle

optimum sewing results are achieved.

Thread

The thread is chosen according to use. For a per-

fect sewing result, thread and material quality play

an important role.

Cotton Thread

• cotton thread has the advantage of a natural

fiber and therefore is especially suitable for

sewing cotton fabrics

• if cotton thread is mercerized it will have a slight

sheen

Polyester Thread

•

polyester thread is suitable for practically all

sewing needs

• it has a high tensile strength and is particularly

colorfast

• polyester thread is more flexible and is recom-

mended where a strong and elastic seam is

required

5.5mm Stitch Plate

(special accessory)

• needle insertion point is

position 0 (center needle

position)

• the mm/inch measurements

are marked to the right and

left

• the lines help to guide the

fabric for sewing seams and

for topstitching

• the horizontal markings are

helpful for sewing corners

and buttonholes, etc.

Needle, Thread and Fabric

Care has to be taken when combining needle and

thread.

The correct needle size does not only depend on

the chosen thread, but also has to be wellsuited to

the fabric used. The fabric weight determines the

thread weight and needle size and point form.

The following are the guidelines: Needle No.

• fine fabrics:

fine thread (darning thread,

embroidery thread) 70–75

• mediumweight fabrics:

normal thread 80–90

•

heavyweight fabrics:

stronger thread 100, 110, 120

Note:

As in all household appliances because of the motors and electronics,

your artista 730 will get warm when in use. This is a normal occurence.

Important Facts About Thread and Needles

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