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I have included several different types of practice pages. I recommend that you try this WITHOUT thread at first; this will give you a feel for the machine without getting your thread all bunched up. Many beginners (especially kids) look at the needle when they sew; as a result, they have trouble sewing a straight line. So...I recommend that you line the edge of the foot up with the line on pages 2, 3, and 4 (rather than sew directly on the lines). This will help you learn to watch the edge of the foot rather than the needle. Another issue that many beginners have is that they start sewing when their foot is up...which makes a horrible sound and tangles the thread. The connect-the-dots should help with this! Page 2: Straight Lines. The goal for this page is

to sew a straight line. Line the RIGHT edge of the foot up with the line and follow the line. Keep your eye on where the line meets the edge of the foot.

Pages 3 & 4: Curves. The goal for these pages is develop foot/speed

control. You have to go slowly! Line the edge of the foot up with the line and sew!

Pages 5—8: Connect-the-Dots. The goals for these pages are (1)

remember to lift and lower your foot and (2) develop pivoting skills (stopping with your needle down, lifting your presser foot, pivoting the paper, putting your foot back down, and sewing). Start with “1” and sew to “2” then stop with your needle down, lift your presser foot, turn the paper so you are heading to “3,” put the foot back down, and continue sewing.

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