Appliqués / Appliqué
Practical Tips
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Manual • Sewing machine W6 N 2000 Exklusive W6 N 2000 Exklusive • 27/04/2018 • 1.0 • GBR
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Use a W6 Super-Stretch Needle 90 (HAx 1SP) for stretch and non-
stretch fabrics, or a W6 Super-Stretch Needle 75 (HAx 1SP) for thinner
fabrics. If necessary, install a special needle.
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You are using W6 plastic bobbins and thread tension-friendly / lint-free
W6 thread.
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The presser foot that matches the pattern is installed.
Required:
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A pair of scissors
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Fabric adhesive
Carry out the following steps:
1.
W6 Tip
Take note:
It must be ensured that the thread take-up lever, covered by the head
cover, and the needle are in a particular position before threading and any
program change.
In order to fulfil this requirement, press the “Needle Up - Needle Down”
button twice. The thread take-up lever and the needle are moved
automatically to the correct starting position.
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Failure to do so will always lead to a sloppy seam, blockages or damage
to the sewing machine. In the event of any lack of clarity, further informa-
tion can be found at the VIDEO menu item at www.w6-wertarbeit.eu: Cri-
teria for optimal threading.
The lower thread has been pulled tightly and carefully to the 7 and 9 o’clock
positions in the silver slot of the black hook race. When pulling it in, you will
hear a definite clicking at the 7 and 9 o’clock positions. Lower thread
tension is active. You have performed a tension test.
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Failure to do so will always lead to a sloppy seam, blockages or
damage to the sewing machine. In the event of any lack of clarity,
further information can be found at the VIDEO menu item at www.w6-
wertarbeit.eu: Criteria for optimal threading.
Press the Needle Up - Needle Down button twice
2.
Tack the appliqué to the fabric so that it does not slide when being sewn.
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You can also hold the appliqué in place by means of tacking stitches.
3.
Sew the appliqué on by guiding its edge along the centre of the presser
