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Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below.
Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Check the pattern numbers available with your
machine, and select the desired stitch.
Stitch Name
Pat
ter
n
P
re
sse
r F
o
o
t
Pattern No.
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Tw
in Needl
e
Wal
king Foot
Reverse/
Reinforcement
Stitching
70 sti
tc
hes
m
ode
l
60 sti
tc
hes
m
ode
l
50 sti
tc
hes
m
ode
l
40 sti
tc
hes
m
ode
l
Auto
Manual
Auto
Manual
Zigzag stitch
J 05 05 05 05
Overcasting and
attaching appliqués
3.5
(1/8)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
1.4
(1/16)
0.0–4.0
(0–3/16)
Yes
(J) Yes
Reverse
J 18 18
-
-
Appliqué quilting,
free-motion quilting,
satin stitching
3.5
(1/8)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
1.4
(1/16)
0.0–4.0
(0–3/16)
No Yes Reinforcement
Appliqué
stitch
J 13 13 13 13 Appliqué stitching
3.5
(1/8)
2.5–7.0
(3/32–1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
1.6–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
Yes
(J)
No Reinforcement
J 19 19
-
-
Attaching appliqués
and binding
1.5
(1/16)
0.5–3.5
(1/32–1/8)
1.8
(1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
No No Reinforcement
J 20 20
-
-
Attaching appliqués
and binding
1.5
(1/16)
0.5–3.5
(1/32–1/8)
1.8
(1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
No No Reinforcement
Piecing
straight stitch
J 15 15 15 15
Piecing straight
stitching (with a seam
allowance of 6.5
mm(1/4 inch) from
the right edge of the
presser foot)
5.5
(7/32)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.0
(1/16)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
No No Reinforcement
J 16 16
-
-
Piecing straight
stitching (with a seam
allowance of 6.5
mm(1/4 inch) from
the left edge of the
presser foot)
1.5
(1/16)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.0
(1/16)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
No Yes Reinforcement
Joining stitch
J 23 23 19 19
Patchwork stitching
and decorative stitch-
ing
4.0
(3/16)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
1.2
(1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
Yes
(J)
No Reinforcement
J 24 24 20 20
Patchwork stitching,
decorative stitching
and sewing overcast-
ing on both pieces of
fabrics, such as with
tricot
5.0
(3/16)
2.5–7.0
(3/32–1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
Yes
(J)
No Reinforcement
J 25 25 21 21
Patchwork stitching
and decorative stitch-
ing
5.0
(3/16)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
1.2
(1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
Yes
(J)
No Reinforcement
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Do not use reverse stitching.
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