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There are lots of numbers in sewing! I suspect you are referring to the numbers that some sewing machines assign to each stitch. So, for example, a straight stitch might be #1, zig zag stitch #2, hem stitch #3, and so on.

Different sewing machines will number their stitches differently, though. My suggestion is for you to take a plain piece of fabric and a contrasting thread color and just sew a few inches of every stitch on your machine. Number them, and keep the swatch for reference!

Another "stitch number" on a sewing machine could be the tension number (that's the dial usually at the right side of the needle). This will determine how the stitch lies on (or within) the fabric. Another number will set the length of the stitch, so you can have tiny little stitches or very long ones or anything in between. Yet another number will set the width of the stitch, so you can go from a very narrow zig-zag to one as wide as your machine is capable of producing. That width is limited by the opening of the plate on your machine, usually about 5 mm.

Hope this answers your question, and isn't too much information!

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I have a Janome 550e embroidery machine and am trying to find the total stitch count on the machine. But I can't figure out how to find that and there's nothing in the instruction manual.
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How do I access G2 stitch series on Bernina 1530 Inspiration?
The G2 Stitch series on the Bernina 1530 Inspiration is a set of decorative stitches that are programmed into the machine's memory. To access these stitches, follow these steps:

1. Turn on your Bernina 1530 Inspiration sewing machine.
2. Use the stitch selector dial or buttons to select stitch number 800, which is the starting point for the G2 Stitch series.
3. Once you've selected stitch number 800, you can use the stitch length and width adjustment dials or buttons to customize the stitch to your desired specifications.
4. To access the other G2 stitches, simply press the "next" or "previous" button on the stitch selector panel to cycle through the stitch numbers. The G2 stitches are numbered 801 through 811.
5. Select the G2 stitch you want to use, adjust the stitch length and width as desired, and start sewing!

It's important to note that the G2 Stitch series is not available on all models of the Bernina 1530 Inspiration, so if you're having trouble accessing these stitches, it's possible that your machine may not have them. In that case, you can consult your machine's manual or contact a Bernina dealer for assistance.
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New project call for stitch length of 12. Is that about a number 2 on my 153 machine
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How many stitch can this machine make?
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I am knitting an afghan with Taku mi 13 needles.
are you working a pattern or is it a straight stitch like garter or stockinette?

I would make a stitch gauge sample with the smaller needles to see how many stitches per inch.
Figure out how many stitches you will need to match the width of the current piece.
Take that number and subtract the number of stitches you currently have with the size 13 needles. (new stitch count - original stitch count = difference)
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that is how many stitches I would do between increases

Let me use an example:
Say your original work had 75 stitches
From the gauge sample you know you need 100 stitches to make the same width
100-75=25
Now divide 75 by 25=3
Ffter every third stitch, I would put in an increase
that way the increases should work evenly across your piece.

This will be more challenging if you are working a pattern but the goal is to work the increases in as evenly as possible with as little impact as possible on the pattern being knitted. That might mean doing 2 increases every 6 stitches because it fits the pattern better.

good luck.
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How do I set the basting stitch length? when I try, it just beeps at me.
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The machine isn't making stitches. It's threaded correctly. I have been sewing leather recently and it's been acting up since then. I have cleaned the bobbin area. And have adjusted the tension...
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Adjust the Stitch Length;

To make longer stitches, set the stitch length to a higher number. On many sewing machines, four is the longest possible stitch length and two is average.

To make shorter stitches, set the stitch length to a lower number. At a zero, the sewing machine may not actually make stitches, since the needle will go up and down in one place.

Cut a small scrap of fabric, preferably the same type you want to sew with.

Sew a few test stitches on the scrap. Examine the stitches to make sure they're the length you want.

Adjust the stitch length again as needed.
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I have a Kenmore 12 stitch machine. How do I adjust the stitch to be longer?
I beleive your stitch length knob is on the right hand side. The numbers mean stitches per inch. The higher the number the shorter the stitches.
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