Utility Stitches
70
h
After sewing is finished, slide the feed dog position
switch lever to
(to the right as seen from the rear
of the machine), turn the handwheel to raise the feed
dogs.
i
Press
to turn the free motion mode off.
Using free motion quilting foot “C” (sold separately with
some models)
Use the free motion quilting foot “C” with straight stitch
needle plate for free motion sewing.
a
Attach the straight stitch needle plate (sold separately
with some models).
• For details on attaching the straight stitch needle
plate, refer to operation manual supplied with the
product.
b
Slide the feed dog position switch, located at the rear
of the machine on the base, to
(to the left as seen
from the rear of the machine).
The feed dogs are lowered.
c
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 49.
d
Press
to display the editing screen, and then press
to set the machine to the free motion mode.
The key appears as
, and the presser foot is raised
to the best height for free motion sewing.
e
Remove the presser foot holder.
f
Attach free motion quilting foot “C” at the front with
the presser foot holder screw aligned with the notch in
the quilting foot.
g
Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand,
and tighten the presser foot holder screw using the
screwdriver with your left hand.
h
Use both hands keeping the fabric taut, and then
move the fabric at a consistent pace in order to sew
uniform stitches roughly 2.0 mm - 2.5 mm (approx.
1/16 inch - 3/32 inch) in length.
CAUTION
• When using free motion quilting foot “C”, be
sure to use the straight stitch needle plate and
sew with the needle in middle (center) needle
position. If the needle is moved to any position
other than the middle (center) needle position,
the needle may break, which may result in
injuries.
1
Round
hole
Memo
• This needle plate has a round hole for the needle.
No.
1-30
Stitch
1
Presser foot holder
screw
2
Notch
Note
• Make sure that the quilting foot is attached
properly and not slanted.
CAUTION
• Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the
included screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle
may touch the quilting foot, causing it to bend
or break.
1
Stitch
a
b
a
