Utility Stitches
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e
Swing the spool pin toward the left so that it is
horizontal.
f
Place the upper thread spool for the needle on the right
side onto the spool pin, and then secure it with the
spool cap.
The thread should unwind from the front at the bottom
of the spool.
g
Thread the upper thread in the same way that the
upper thread for the left side was threaded.
h
Without passing the thread through the needle bar
thread guide, manually thread the right needle.
Insert the thread through the eye of the needle from the
front to the back.
i
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
• For details on changing the presser foot, refer to
“Replacing the presser foot” on page 32.
j
Press
to unlock all keys and buttons.
k
Press
and set [Twin Needle] (page 1 of the
settings screen) to [ON].
l
Select a stitch.
• Refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 49 for stitches that
use a twin needle. You can also sew with a twin
needle when you select a 7 mm satin stitch pattern.
In this case, use zigzag foot “J”.
m
Start sewing.
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Heirloom stitching
When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are
enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is
used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium
weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics.
a
Install the wing needle.
• Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.
• For details on installing a needle, refer to “Replacing
the needle” on page 31.
• The needle threader cannot be used with the wing
needle, otherwise the machine may be damaged.
Manually pass the thread through the eye of the
needle from the front to the back.
b
Attach monogramming foot “N”.
1
Spool cap
2
Spool
CAUTION
• When using the twin needle, be sure to attach
zigzag foot “J”. If bunched stitches occur, use
monogramming foot “N” or attach stabilizer
material.
1
2
CAUTION
• When using the twin needle, be sure to select
the twin needle setting, otherwise the needle
may break or the machine may be damaged.
CAUTION
• When using the twin needle, be sure to select
an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle
may break or the machine may be damaged.
CAUTION
• Do not try turning the fabric while the twin
needle is down in the fabric, otherwise the
needle may break or the machine may be
damaged.
