UTILITY STITCHES
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Free Motion Quilting
With free motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered
by touching
, so that the fabric can be moved freely in
any direction.
For free motion quilting, use free motion quilting foot “C”
or free motion open toe quilting foot “O” depending on
the stitch that is selected, and set the machine to free
motion sewing mode. In this mode, the presser foot is
raised to the necessary height for free motion sewing.
We recommend attaching the foot controller and sewing
at a consistent speed. You can adjust the sewing speed
with the speed control slide on the machine.
Using free motion quilting foot “C”
Use the free motion quilting foot “C” with straight stitch
needle plate for free motion sewing.
Free motion quilting foot “C”
a
Attach the straight stitch needle plate (page 67).
b
Select a stitch.
c
Touch
to set the machine to free motion sewing
mode.
The key appears as
, the quilting foot is raised to
the necessary height, and then the feed dogs are
lowered for free motion sewing.
1
Free motion quilting foot “C”
When stitch Q-01 or 1-31 is selected, free motion
quilting foot “C” is indicated in the upper-left corner
of the screen.
d
Remove the presser foot holder (page 49).
e
Attach free motion quilting foot “C” at the front with
the presser foot holder screw aligned with the notch in
the foot.
CAUTION
• With free motion quilting, control the feeding
speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed.
If the fabric is moved faster than the sewing
speed, the needle may break and cause injury.
Memo
• When starting to sew, the internal sensor detects
the thickness of the fabric, and the quilting foot is
raised to the height specified in the machine
settings screen. Touch
to display [Free
Motion Foot Height] of the settings screen. Touch
or
to select the height that the quilting foot
is raised above the fabric.
• In order to sew with a balanced tension, it may be
necessary to adjust the upper thread tension. Test
with a sample piece of fabric that is similar to your
chosen fabric.
• Do not be discouraged with your initial results. The
technique requires practice.
CAUTION
• When using free motion quilting foot “C”, be
sure to use the straight stitch needle plate. If the
needle is moved to any position other than the
middle (center) needle position, the needle may
break, which may result in injuries.
C
1
Round hole
CAUTION
• The machine must be turned off and unplugged
when switching the needle plate.
1
Presser foot holder
screw
2
Notch
Note
• Make sure that the free motion quilting foot “C” is
attached properly and not slanted.
1
1
b
a
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