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1.7.1

Set your machine to the zigzag stitch setting.

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1.7.2

Check that the needle is fully raised, then slide the fabric under the presser foot.

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1.7.3

Position the beginning of the stitch directly below the needle, then lower the presser foot with its lever.

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1.7.4

With both hands resting gently on the fabric, press the foot pedal with your foot to begin sewing.

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1.7.5

Use your two hands to gently guide the fabric as the needle goes up and down, and side to side through the fabric. The fabric will slide away from you with each stitch.

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1.7.6

At the end of the stitch, lift your foot off the foot pedal.

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1.7.7

Rotate the hand wheel counterclockwise until the needle is fully raised, lift the presser foot with its lever.

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1.7.8

Pull the fabric away from you, leaving a minimum of 5 cm (2”) of thread trailing out of the needle and bobbin.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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1.7.9

Snip the top and bottom threads at the end of the stitch.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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1.7.9

Front and back of zigzag stitch.

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