46
DECORATIVE STITCHING
Patchwork
q
Stitch pattern:
55 and 46
w
Thread tension dial: 3 to 6
e
Presser foot:
1/4˝ seam foot O
Satin stitch foot F
w
• Patchwork piecing
z
Place the patchwork pieces right sides together.
Select stitch pattern 55. Sew while guiding the edge
of the fabric along the guide on the foot to keep a
precise 1/4˝ seam allowance.
q
Wrong side of fabric
w
Right side of fabric
q
w
w
z
x
c
• Patchwork
x
Replace the presser foot with satin stitch foot F.
Select the patchwork pattern 46.
The stitch patterns 08, 14, 42 and 43 can also be
used.
c
Press the seam allowance to open. Sew the stitch
pattern on the right side of the garment centering over
the seam line.
4
Shelltuck
q
Stitch pattern:
15
w
Thread tension dial: 6 to 8
e
Presser foot:
Satin stitch foot F
Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example).
Fold the fabric in bias as shown and stitch on the fold.
Allow the needle to barely clear the folded edge to create
a shelled edge.
q
Needle
w
Fold
If you sew rows of shell tuck, space the rows at least
1.5 cm (5/8˝) apart.
You can also sew shell tuck on knits or soft silky woven
fabrics, in any direction.
q
w
w
e
q
w
e
q
• Angle scale on the needle plate
You can easily seam patchwork pieces at the desired
angles without marking, by using the unique angle scales
on the needle plate.
The angle scales are marked at 45, 60, 90 and 120
degrees.
Attach Zigzag foot A when using the angle scale.
Summary of Contents for DC6100
Page 1: ...Instruction Book...
Page 2: ......
Page 58: ...56 Stitch Chart...
Page 59: ......
Page 60: ...812 800 032 EN...
