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Sewing stretch fabrics
Practical tips
2. Place the fabric on the on a thin piece of tissue paper or W6 stabiliser.
Reduce the stitch length to 2–2.5.
3. Start sewing.
4. Only change the stitch length if you are not satisfied with the result.
» Done
12.9 Sewing stretch fabrics
In the case of stretch stitches, the stitch pattern varies according to the type of
fabric and the setting. The specified stitches are stretch stitches, that may vary in
terms of stitch length and stitch width.
Under certain circumstances, this results in different stitch patterns with the same
stitch and different fabrics. In the case of stretch fabrics you should always use a
W6 WERTARBEIT size 75 or 90 Super Stretch needle. Never use a jersey
needle, as a jersey needle may pull the fabric into the needle plate or cause
skipped stitches.
W6 tip
You will achieve a neat pattern if you place stabiliser under the fabric in the case
of fabrics that tend to wrinkle and between the layers of fabric when using
double-layered fabrics.
Prerequisite:
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You have read the safety notes for this sewing machine, see “Safety
Notes”.
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You have set up the machine in a safe place; see “Setting Up”.
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You have connected the machine properly, see “Connecting the machine”.
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You have threaded the sewing thread properly, see “Threading the upper
thread”. In this regard, also view the “Criteria for optimal threading of a
W6 N 9500 QPL” video that is just 4 minutes long under Service / Help on
our website at www.w6-wertarbeit.de.
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Use a W6 Super Stretch 90 (HAx1SP) needle for stretch and non-
stretch fabrics or a W6 Super Stretch 75 (HAx1SP) needle for thinner
fabrics. If necessary, install a special needle.
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You are using W6 plastic bobbins and thread tension-friendly and lint-free
W6 thread.
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The presser foot that matches the pattern is installed.
Carry out the following steps:
1. Set the ‹presser foot lifter› to the upper position.
Then press the ‹Needle Up / Needle Down› button once.
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