Utility Stitches
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i
After sewing is finished, slide the feed dog position
switch lever to
(to the right as seen from the rear
of the machine) and turn the handwheel to raise the
feed dogs.
j
Press
to turn the free motion mode off.
Echo quilting using the free motion echo quilting foot “E”
(sold separately with some models)
Sewing quilting lines at equal distances around a motif is
called echo quilting. The quilting lines, which appear as
ripples echoing away from the motif, are the
distinguishing characteristic of this quilting style. Use the
optional free motion echo quilting foot “E” for echo
quilting. Using the measurement on the presser foot as a
guide, sew around the motif at a fixed interval. We
recommend attaching the foot controller and sewing at a
consistent speed.
Free motion echo quilting foot “E” measurement
a
Slide the feed dog position switch, located at the rear
of the machine on the base, to
(to the left as seen
from the rear of the machine).
The feed dogs are lowered.
b
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 49.
c
Press
to display the editing screen, and then press
to set the machine to the free motion mode.
The key appears as
, and the presser foot is raised
to the best height for free motion sewing.
d
Remove the presser foot holder (page 33) and the
screw.
e
Position the free motion echo quilting foot “E” on the
left side of the presser bar with the holes in the quilting
foot and presser bar aligned.
f
Tighten the screw with the included screwdriver.
Note
• Free motion open toe quilting foot “O” can also be
used with the straight stitch needle plate. We
recommend using free motion open toe quilting
foot “O” with free motion sewing of fabrics of
uneven thicknesses.
• When using the straight stitch needle plate, all
straight stitches become middle needle position
stitches. You cannot change the needle position
using the width display.
1
6.4 mm (approx. 1/4
inch)
2
9.5 mm (approx. 3/8
inch)
CAUTION
• With free motion quilting, control the feeding
speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed.
If the fabric is moved faster than the sewing
speed, the needle may break or other damage
may result.
No.
1-03
Stitch
CAUTION
• Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the
included screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle
may touch the quilting foot, causing it to bend
or break.
