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UTILITY STITCHES
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a
Select a stitch.
b
Attach the compact digital dual feed foot (page 50).
c
Place one hand on each side of the presser foot to hold
the fabric secure while sewing.
Appliqué
a
Use two-sided stabilizer material to secure the
appliqué piece to the base fabric.
b
Select .
c
Attach the zigzag foot “J”.
d
Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise),
and then begin sewing around the edge of the
appliqué, making sure that the needle drops just
outside of the appliqué.
When sewing around corners, stop the machine with
the needle in the fabric just outside of the appliqué,
raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric as
needed to change the sewing direction.
Quilting with Satin Stitches
For better fabric control, use the foot controller to sew
with satin stitches. Set the speed control slide to control
the stitch width to make subtle changes in the stitch width
during sewing.
a
Attach the foot controller (page 55).
b
Select
and attach presser foot “J”.
c
Touch
in the length display to shorten the stitch
length.
d
Touch
to use the speed control slide to control
the stitch width.
e
Set the [Width Control] to [ON].
f
Touch .
The display will return to the original screen.
g
While sewing, slide the sewing speed controller to
adjust the stitch width.
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Adjust the sewing speed with the foot controller.
h
When you are finished sewing, set the [Width Control]
back to [OFF].
Memo
• Sew at slow to medium speed.
• Always check to be sure that your quilting project is
securely basted before beginning to sew.
Memo
• The setting will vary according to the kind of fabric
and the thickness of the thread, but a length of 0.3
to 0.5 mm (approx. 1/64 to 1/32 inch) is best for
satin stitches.
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narrower
2
wider
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