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2022-08 EN 5020079.40A.04
5.2 Dual feed
It is recommended to match the presser foot pressure with the fabric. The thicker the fabric, the lower
the presser foot pressure.
The Dual Feed feeds the fabric from above and from beneath simultaneously. This provides an even and
careful feed forward even for smooth and thin materials. Striped and checkered patterns can be matched
perfectly by even feeding.
Application of the Dual Feed
In general, the Dual Feed is used for the following sewing projects:
• Sewing: All sewing applications with difficult fabrics such as for seams, zippers.
• Patchwork: With accurate stripes, blocks and with decorative stitches up to a stitch width of 7 mm.
• Appliqués: sewing appliques, ribbons and bias binding.
Difficult-to-work-with fabrics are:
• Velvet, normally sewn with the grain
• Toweling
• Jersey, especially when sewing it crosswise to knit
• Fake fur or coated fake fur
• Fleece-types of fabrics
• Batted fabrics
• Stripes and checks
• Curtain fabrics with pattern repeats
«Sticky» fabrics are:
• Imitation leather, coated fabrics
Use the Dual Feed
When working with the Dual Feed, only use presser feet with the rear opening.
> Raise the presser foot.
> Swing the DF mechanism forward under the back of the presser foot until it clicks in position.
> Raise the presser foot.
> Pull down the DF mechanism and swing it to the rear to disengage.
