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Sewing
Quilting
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of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched
between.
To sew three layers together, you have a wide
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Stitch-in-the-Ditch
Use the Fancy stitch foot 1A with
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system.
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with safety pins, starting from the center of your
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Note: You can also use the optional Stitch-in-Ditch w
IDT
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presser foot #820 925- 096.
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The stitches can be sewn in a coordinating or
contrasting color. Decorative threads like rayon
embroidery or heavy cotton threads are sometimes
used.
Free-motion stippling
Free-motion stippling not only keeps the top,
batting and backing together, but it also adds
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Free-motion stippling is done with the feed
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determine the stitch length.
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selecting the straight stitch no 1.
2. Attach the optional Open Toe Free-Motion foot
3. Lower the feed dogs.
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above.
Tip! Practice stippling on scraps of fabric and batting.
Sewing with a constant speed will help to keep the
stitches even.
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stitch and pull the bobbin thread to the top of
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another to lock the threads.
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creates swirls. The stitching should not cross
over itself, and should travel in a meandering
motion.