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Slowly sew and gently guide the fabric.

Adjust the stitch length according to fabric. Certain fabrics will cut

better or cleaner than others. This is due to the nature of the fabric.

The cutter works best if not more than 1” is being trimmed away.

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Page 2: ...evel required for each technique is rated by this symbol Two spools indicate a more difficult technique These techniques require more practice to master than others The most important thing to remembe...

Page 3: ...tonholes 18 Four Step Corded Buttonholes 20 One Step Corded Buttonholes 22 Free Motion Monogramming 24 Free Motion Embroidery 26 Blind Hem 28 Attaching Beaded Trims 30 Mending with Multi Stitch Zigzag...

Page 4: ...he Cording Foot 45 Applying Trims Cords or Braids 46 Shirring with the Gathering Foot 47 Sewing with an Even Feed Foot on Multiple Layers 49 Sewing with an Even Feed Foot on Plaids 50 Sewing with an E...

Page 5: ...thicker fabrics lengthen the stitch using the Stitch Length Dial Machine Set Up Stitch Straight Stitch Stitch Width 0 no width Stitch Length 3 4 Presser Foot Standard Foot Materials 2 4 x 4 pieces of...

Page 6: ...rovides a decorative touch while holding the seam allowances flat It is also sturdy and durable Machine Set Up Stitch Straight Stitch Stitch Width 0 no width Stitch Length 3 4 Presser Foot Standard Fo...

Page 7: ...or Topstitching page Procedure Attach the Seam Quilt Guide Use the guide to ensure even spacing and straight lines when large projects cover the machine s seam guides Position fabric approximately 1 2...

Page 8: ...titch Straight Stitch Stitch Width 0 no width Stitch Length 3 4 Presser Foot Standard Foot Tension Adjust the tension by setting to a smaller number Materials 2 4 x 4 pieces of cotton right sides toge...

Page 9: ...fabric s edge Only the Straight Stitch can be used when sewing with the Zipper Foot Machine Set Up Stitch Straight Stitch Stitch Width 0 no width Stitch Length 3 4 Presser Foot Zipper Foot Materials...

Page 10: ...terials 2 3 x 6 pieces of home d cor fabric 7 pre packaged piping Procedure Place fabric right sides together Place piping between the fabrics matching the piping s raw edge with the fabric s raw edge...

Page 11: ...titch Stitch Width 0 no width Stitch Length For basting longest stitch For stitching 3 4 Presser Foot Zipper Foot Tension For basting loosen the tension For stitching Auto Materials 1 7 zipper 2 8 x 4...

Page 12: ...up and place 1 2 wide transparent or perforated marking tape on top of the centered seam line The tape should be the length of the zipper 7 long for this exercise Replace the Standard Presser Foot wi...

Page 13: ...x 6 tear away stabilizer Procedure Press the fusible stabilizer onto the simple shaped applique Fuse the simple shaped appliqu onto the cotton foundation fabric Fusing the appliqu into place will kee...

Page 14: ...10 Sew around the applique again covering the previous stitching Sewing over an applique twice is not always necessary however it does give a beautiful full covered effect...

Page 15: ...Foot or Satin Foot Needle Position Center Materials 5 x 3 of batiste 6 strip of lace 60 80 weight fine cotton thread Procedure Spray starch and iron the lace and batiste Center the lace right side up...

Page 16: ...ay from the lace then finger press Finish fabric s edges by sewing a small zigzag through all layers being careful not to catch too much lace Turn fabric over and trim excess fabric seam allowances aw...

Page 17: ...itch or a wide decorative stitch are excellent choices for this technique Machine Set Up Stitch Zigzag Stitch Width Adjust according to size of pearls Stitch Length 3 or 4 Presser Foot Standard Foot M...

Page 18: ...Determined by button width between holes is usually 3mm Stitch Length N A Feed Dogs Lowered or Covered Position Presser Foot Button Sewing Foot Materials Home d cor fabric or shirting One 2 hole butt...

Page 19: ...use the foot control to sew 5 6 stitches Before removing the button and fabric from the machine turn to straight stitch Leave width at current setting and stitch in place for three stitches This form...

Page 20: ...e manual for complete machine set up for buttonholes Materials Home d cor fabric with interfacing or tear away stabilizer Disappearing fabric marking pen or tailor chalk for marking size of buttonhole...

Page 21: ...mark which indicates the top of the buttonhole Turn Pattern Selection knob to Step Three the upper top bartack Sew 5 to 6 stitches Turn Pattern Selection knob to Step Four the right side of the button...

Page 22: ...or complete machine set up for buttonholes Materials Home d cor fabric with interfacing or tear away stabilizer Disappearing marking pen or tailor chalk for marking start of buttonhole Button to estab...

Page 23: ...19 Place the fabric under the foot aligning the starting mark on the foot with the mark on the fabric Lightly hold the threads and begin to sew When the buttonhole is finished stop sewing...

Page 24: ...ttonholes Materials Home d cor fabric with interfacing or tear away stabilizer Disappearing marking pen or tailor chalk for marking size of buttonhole Button to establish length of buttonhole 8 piece...

Page 25: ...21 The zigzag section of the buttonhole will stitch over the cord After stitching is completed pull the excess cord tails tight This will pull the cord into the buttonhole Cut off the excess cord...

Page 26: ...Width Buttonhole symbol Stitch Length Buttonhole symbol Presser Foot Buttonhole Foot See manual for complete machine set up for buttonholes Materials Knit fabric with interfacing or tear away stabiliz...

Page 27: ...he correct position as the machine stitches the buttonhole Sew the buttonhole following the One Step Buttonhole instructions in the machine instruction manual The zigzag section of the buttonhole will...

Page 28: ...ed Presser Foot Embroidery Darning Foot or remove the foot completely Materials Embroidery hoop 8 x 8 Cotton with an iron on interfacing Fabric marking pen Procedure Using the fabric marking pen draw...

Page 29: ...oop with both hands Press the foot controller and guide the hoop so that the needle stitches on the drawn letter Maintain a consistent sewing speed and move the fabric slowly Co ordinate sewing speed...

Page 30: ...etely Materials Embroidery hoop 8 x 8 Cotton with an iron on interfacing Fabric marking pen Procedure Using the fabric marking pen draw the desired design or trace a simple design Place fabric in the...

Page 31: ...p so that the needle stitches on the drawn letter Maintain a consistent sewing speed and move the fabric slowly Co ordinate sewing speed and movement of hoop Note When the feed dogs are lower or dropp...

Page 32: ...t Up Set up for Step 1 to finish raw edges Stitch Zigzag Stitch Length 1 0 Stitch Width 5 Presser Foot Standard Foot Set up for Step 2 to baste the fold Stitch Straight Stitch Stitch Length 4 Stitch W...

Page 33: ...ric is to the left of the foot Fold under 1 and baste in place Begin stitching making sure the forward stitches fall near the 1 4 fold and the needle swing just bites into the fold catching only 2 or...

Page 34: ...corating projects such as pillows bed spreads or table runners can have a face lift by just adding a beaded trim Machine Set Up Stitch Multi Mending Stitch Width 5 7 Stitch Length 3 Presser Foot Stand...

Page 35: ...ning applying elastic and many other techniques It is ideal when mending tears Machine Set Up Stitch Multi Stitch Stitch Width 5 7 Stitch Length 1 Presser Foot Standard Foot Materials 2 x 2 denim squa...

Page 36: ...Machine Set Up Stitch Any Decorative Stitch Stitch Width Adjust according to preference Stitch Length Adjust according to preference Presser Foot Transparent Satin Foot or Standard Foot Materials Fabr...

Page 37: ...tch Length Below 1 Presser Foot Transparent Satin Foot or Standard Foot Materials Light weight fabric such as batiste Rinse away stabilizer 30 weight decorative thread Procedure Fold fabric in half Pl...

Page 38: ...n jeans a home decorating project or when an extra strong seam is needed such as children s clothing Machine Set Up Stitch Triple Straight Stitch Stitch Width 0 no width Stitch Length Stretch setting...

Page 39: ...o pop sewing on stretch fabrics and these stitches are called Stretch Stitches or Flexi Stitches Today stretch fabrics are used to make exercise out fits dance customs swimsuits and much more As the f...

Page 40: ...tting Presser Foot Overedge Foot or Standard Foot Materials 6 x 6 Medium to heavy weight knit fabric or polar fleece 3 x 6 Ribbing Procedure Cut a curve in the knit fabric to resemble a neckline Fold...

Page 41: ...dge or Serge Stitch Stitch Width 5 or 7 Stitch Length See manual Presser Foot Overedge Foot or Standard Foot Materials 2 pieces of woven fabric Procedure Right sides together place the fabric under th...

Page 42: ...Materials 2 4 x 3 pieces of heavy woven fabric Procedure Place one piece of fabric under the foot aligning the fabric edge so that the stitch forms just on the edge of the fabric Place the second piec...

Page 43: ...hine Set Up Stitch Multi Zigzag or Stretch Honeycomb Stitch Stitch Width 5 or 7 Stitch Length 3 for Multi Zigzag or Stretch setting for Honeycomb Stitch Presser Foot Standard Foot Materials Nylon Tric...

Page 44: ...igzag Stitch Stitch Width 1 Stitch Length 5 Presser Foot Transparent Satin Foot or Standard Foot Needle Wing Needle Materials Linen or other natural fiber fabric spray starched for added firmness 60 8...

Page 45: ...in Needle Materials 5 x 5 piece of lightweight woven fabric with a stabilizer ironed on Procedure Insert the second spool pin Both spools of thread follow the same threading path until they reach the...

Page 46: ...piece of lightweight woven fabric with a stabilizer ironed on 6 long piece of 1 4 wide satin ribbon Procedure Insert the second spool pin Both spools of thread follow the same threading path until th...

Page 47: ...Set Up Stitch Straight Stitch Stitch Width 0 no width Stitch Length 3 Presser Foot Transparent Satin Foot or Standard Foot Needle Leather Needle Materials Fashion leather Procedure Finger press a 1 he...

Page 48: ...0 no width Stitch Length 3 Presser Foot Rolled or Narrow Hem Foot Materials Medium to light weight fabric Procedure Press a 1 8 hem to approximately 1 inch of the fabric s edge Stitch the small hem i...

Page 49: ...10 long strand of cotton or fine cord Home D cor fabric Procedure Place a single cord in the center groove of the foot Secure the cord by tying a knot at the back of the foot Place the fabric under t...

Page 50: ...ith various cords and stitches Machine Set Up Stitch Multi Zigzag Stitch Width 3 Stitch Length 3 Presser Foot Cording Foot Materials Three strands of thin cording Home D cor fabric Procedure Thread on...

Page 51: ...s under the needle The stitch then holds the fabric folds securely Machine Set Up Stitch Straight Stitch Stitch Width 0 no width Stitch Length 5 or 7 Fullness is regulated by stitch length Tension Inc...

Page 52: ...s needle opening Sew a row on top of the pulled line Use the foot s edge as a guide to sew the next row of stitching Rows will be 1 4 apart if the foot is used as a guide Sew 3 or 4 more rows Do not...

Page 53: ...the top layer or layers of fabric through at the same speed as the machine s feed dogs are pulling the bottom layer or layers of fabric providing for more even feeding Machine Set Up Stitch Straight...

Page 54: ...Presser Foot Even Feed Foot Materials 2 5 x 5 pieces of plaid or striped fabric Procedure Match plaids right sides together Sew the two pieces together using the built in seam guide on the machine to...

Page 55: ...Stitch Straight Stitch Stitch Width no width Stitch Length 3 Presser Foot Even Feed Foot Materials 2 5 x 5 pieces of fake fur Procedure Sew the two pieces together using the built in seam guide on the...

Page 56: ...1 x 1 notch in the fabric The cutter s blades cut before the needle stitches Be sure to position fabric under the needle before beginning to sew Place the fabric OVER the first metal platform and UND...

Page 57: ...ly guide the fabric Adjust the stitch length according to fabric Certain fabrics will cut better or cleaner than others This is due to the nature of the fabric The cutter works best if not more than 1...

Page 58: ...ecorating projects and craft items Machine Set Up Stitch Straight Stitch Stitch Width 0 no width Stitch Length 7 Presser Foot Ruffler Materials 3 x 10 piece of lightweight cotton 3 x 5 piece of lightw...

Page 59: ...ever Lightly push the cloth feed plate towards the back of the machine Place the longer piece of fabric under the foot and beneath the shorter piece of fabric Place right sides together Slowly sew Wat...

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