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Guide to Understanding Sewing Machine Needle Position

By Debbie Colgrove, About.com

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Using a Presser Foot Guide with Needle Position

A photo showing options using needle position and presser foot guides

Under-stitching with needle position

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Using a guide on the presser foot and changing the needle position allows you to sew a distance from the seam that you choose. Under-stitching and top-stitching stitches can be placed where you want the stitches to land.

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