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    							SEWING THE STITCHES
    Utility Stitches
    119
    3
    bSelect a stitch.
    cRemove the presser foot holder (see page 
    66).
    dAttach free motion open toe quilting foot 
    “O” by positioning the pin of the quilting 
    foot above the needle clamp screw and 
    aligning the lower-left of the quilting foot 
    and the presser bar.
    aPin
    b Needle clamp screw
    c Presser bar
    eHold the quilting foot in place with your 
    right hand, and tighten the presser foot 
    holder screw using the screwdriver with 
    your left hand.
    aPresser foot holder screw
    fUse both hands to stretch the fabric taut, 
    and then move the fabric at a consistent 
    pace in order to sew uniform stitches 
    roughly 2.0-2.5 mm (approx. 1/16 - 3/32 
    inch) in length.
    aStitch
    gPress   to cancel the free motion sewing 
    mode.
    →Rotate the handwheel toward you 
    (counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs.
    ■Echo Quilting Using the Free Motion 
    Echo Quilting Foot “E”
    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 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 6.4 mm (approx. 1/4 inch)
    b 9.5 mm (approx. 3/8 inch)
    Memo
     When stitch Q-01 or 1-31 is selected, free 
    motion quilting foot “C” is indicated in the 
    upper-left corner of the screen. When the 
    other stitches are selected, free motion open 
    toe quilting foot “O” is indicated in the 
    screen.
    Note
     Make sure that the quilting foot is not slanted.
     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.
    Memo
     Do not be discouraged with your initial results. The technique requires practice. 
    						
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    aSelect .
    bPress   to set the machine to free motion 
    sewing mode.
    →The key appears as  , the quilting foot is raised 
    to the necessary height, then the feed dogs are 
    lowered for free motion sewing.
    cFollow the steps on page 65 “Removing the 
    Presser Foot” to remove the presser foot.
    dRemove the presser foot holder (see page 
    66) and the screw.
    ePosition 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.
    fTighten the screw with the included 
    screwdriver.
     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.
    Memo
     When starting to sew, the internal sensor detects the thickness of the fabric, and the 
    quilting foot is raised to the height specified 
    in the machine settings screen. Press 
     to display “Free Motion Foot 
    Height” on 2/8 of the settings screen (see 
    page 35). Press   or   to select the 
    height that the quilting foot is raised above 
    the fabric. Increase the setting by pressing 
    , for example, when sewing very soft 
    fabric, so that it is easier to sew.
     In order to sew with a balanced tension, it  may be necessary to adjust the upper thread 
    tension (see page 79). Test with a sample 
    piece of quilting fabric.
     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. 
    						
    							SEWING THE STITCHES
    Utility Stitches
    121
    3
    gUsing the measurement on the quilting foot 
    as a guide, sew around the motif.
    a6.4 mm (approx. 1/4 inch)
    Finished project
    hPress   to cancel the free motion sewing 
    mode.
    →Rotate the handwheel toward you 
    (counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs. 
    						
    							SEWING THE STITCHES
    122
    Blind Hem Stitches 
    Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem 
    stitching.
    aTurn the skirt or pants wrong side out.
    aWrong side of fabric
    b Right side of fabric
    c Lower edge of fabric
    bFold the fabric along the desired edge of the 
    hem, and press.
    cUse a chalk to mark on the fabric about 5 
    mm (3/16 inch) from the edge of the fabric, 
    and then baste it.
    dFold back the fabric inside along the 
    basting.
    StitchStitch namePresser 
    footApplications
    Stitch width [mm (inch)]Stitch length  [mm (inch)]Tw in  
    needle
    AutoManualAutoManual
    Blind hem stitch Blind hem stitching on 
    mediumweight fabrics0.0
    (0) +3.0 - -3.0
    (+1/8 - -1/8) 2.0
    (1/16) 1.0 - 3.5
    (1/16 - 1/8) NO
    Blind hem stitch 
    stretch Blind hem stitching on stretch 
    fabrics
    0.0
    (0) +3.0 - -3.0
    (+1/8 - -1/8) 2.0
    (1/16) 1.0 - 3.5
    (1/16 - 1/8) NO
    Memo
     When the size of cylindrical pieces is too 
    small to slide onto the arm or the length is 
    too short, the fabric will not feed and desired 
    results may not be achieved.
    a Wrong side of fabric
    b Right side of Fabric
    c Edge of fabric
    d Desired edge of hem
    
    
    
    2
    1 3
    12
    1 2
    1 3
    34
    2
    a Wrong side of fabric
    b Right side of fabric
    c Edge of fabric
    d Desired edge of hem
    e 5 mm (3/16 inch)
    f Basting
    
    
    
    aWrong side of fabric
    b Right side of fabric
    c Edge of fabric
    d Desired edge of hem
    e 5 mm (3/16 inch)
    f Basting
    g Basting point
    
    
    
    1 2
    1
    2
    3
    5
    6
    4
    1 2
    1
    3
    6
    5
    1 1 2
    7
    4 
    						
    							SEWING THE STITCHES
    Utility Stitches
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    3
    eUnfold the edge of fabric, and position the 
    fabric with the wrong side facing up.
    fAttach blind hem foot “R”.
    gSelect  or .
    hRemove the flat bed attachment to use the 
    free-arm.
    iSlide the item that you wish to sew onto the 
    free arm, make sure that the fabric feeds 
    correctly, and then start sewing.
    aFree arm
    jPosition the fabric with the edge of the 
    folded hem against the guide of the presser 
    foot, and then lower the presser foot lever.
    aWrong side of fabric
    b Fold of hem
    c Guide
    kAdjust the stitch width until the needle 
    slightly catches the fold of the hem.
    aNeedle drop point
    When you change the needle drop point, raise the 
    needle, and then change the stitch width.
    a Stitch width
    a
    Wrong side of fabric
    b Right side of fabric
    c Edge of fabric
    d Desired edge of hem
    e Basting point
    f Basting
    
    
    
    5
    11
    1 1
    1 2
    6 3
    4
    Memo
     Blind hem stitches cannot be sewn if the left 
    needle drop point does not catch the fold. If 
    the needle catches too much of the fold, the 
    fabric cannot be unfolded and the seam 
    appearing on the right side of the fabric will 
    be very large, leaving an unattractive finish. 
    If you experience either of these cases, 
    follow the instructions below to solve the 
    problem. 
    						
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    ■If the Needle Catches Too Much of 
    the Hem Fold
    The needle is too far to the left.
    Press   to decrease the stitch width so that the 
    needle slightly catches the fold of the hem.
    
    
    a Wrong side of fabric
    b Right side of fabric
    ■If the Needle does not Catch the 
    Hem Fold
    The needle is too far to the right.
    Press   to increase the stitch width so that the 
    needle slightly catches the fold of the hem.
    
    
    a Wrong side of fabric
    b Right side of fabric
    lSew with the fold of the hem against the 
    presser foot guide.
    mRemove the basting stitching and reverse 
    the fabric.
    aWrong side of fabric
    b Right side of fabric
    12
    1 2 
    						
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    Utility Stitches
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    3
    Appliqué 
    aUse a temporary spray adhesive, fabric glue 
    or a basting stitch to attach the appliqué to 
    the fabric. 
    * This will keep the fabric from moving during sewing.
    a Appliqué 
    b Fabric glue 
    bSelect  or .
    * Adjust the stitch length and width to correspond to 
    the appliqué shape, size, and quality of material (see 
    page 78).
    cAttach presser foot “J”. Check that the 
    needle drops slightly off the edge of the 
    appliqué, then start sewing.
    aAppliqué material 
    a Needle drop position 
    ■Appliqué Sharp Curves 
    Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric 
    outside the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and turn 
    the fabric a little bit at a time while sewing for an 
    attractive finish to the seam.
    ■Appliqué Corners
    Stop the machine with the needle in the right 
    position of the outside (or inside) corner of the 
    appliqué. Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric 
    to align the fabric edge. Lower the presser foot and 
    continue stitching.
    a Outside corner
    b Inside corner
    Memo
     For details on each stitch, refer to the 
    “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of 
    this manual.
    Memo
     Placing a lightweight tear away stabilizer beneath the stitching area will improve the 
    stitch placement along the edge of the appli-
    qué fabric. 
    						
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    Shelltuck Stitches 
    Shelltuck stitches give an attractive appearance of 
    shells along the curve of a collar. This stitch 
    pattern can be used for edging the neckline or 
    sleeves of dresses and blouses. 
    aSelect .
    bIncrease the upper thread tension for an 
    attractive scallop finish to the shelltuck 
    stitches (see page 79).
    cTo make rows of shell tuck stitches, fold the 
    fabric in half along the bias. 
    dAttach presser foot “J”. Set the needle drop 
    point slightly off the edge of the fabric, and 
    start sewing.
    aNeedle drop position 
    eUnfold the fabric, and iron the tucks to one 
    side.
    Memo
     For details on each stitch, refer to the 
    “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of 
    this manual.
    Memo
     If the upper thread tension is too weak, the shelltuck stitches will not scallop. 
    Memo
     Use a thin fabric.Memo
     To make shell tucks at the edge of a collar or neckline, follow the pattern’s instructions 
    and then use this stitch to make a decorative 
    finish on the collar or neckline. 
    						
    							SEWING THE STITCHES
    Utility Stitches
    127
    3
    Scallop Stitches 
    This wave-shaped satin stitch is called the scallop 
    stitch. Use this stitch to decorate the edges of 
    blouse collars and handkerchiefs or use it as a hem 
    accent.
    aSelect .
    bAttach presser foot “N”. Sew scallop 
    stitches along the edge of the fabric.
    * Do not sew directly on the edge of the fabric.
    cTrim along the seam, making sure not to cut 
    the stitches.
    Crazy Quilting
    For a decorative look called “Crazy Quilting”, the 
    following stitches can be sewn on top of a pressed 
    seam allowance. 
    aSelect a straight stitch and attach presser 
    foot “J”.
    bWith the right sides facing each other, sew 
    two pieces of fabric together, and then 
    press open the seam allowance.
    aStraight stitch 
    b Seam margins 
    c 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) 
    d Wrong side 
    cSelect a stitch for top stitching.
      
    dPlace the fabric right side up in the 
    machine, and center the presser foot over 
    the seam when sewing.
    aRight side of fabric 
    Memo
     A temporary spray adhesive may be neces-
    sary for lightweight fabrics. Test sew 
    the fabric before sewing a project. 
    Memo
     For details on each stitch, refer to the 
    “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of 
    this manual.
    Memo
     Use a seam sealant to secure the edges of the scallop stitches. 
    						
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    Smocking Stitches 
    Use smocking stitches for decorative sewing on 
    clothes, etc. 
    aSelect a straight stitch and attach presser 
    foot “J”.
    bSet the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx. 
    3/16 inch) and loosen the upper thread 
    tension to approximately 2.0 (see “Setting 
    the Stitch Length” on page 79 and “Setting 
    the Thread Tension” on page 79).
    cPull the bobbin and upper threads out by 
    50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches).
    dSew the seams, leaving approximately 
    10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch) between the 
    seams, then trim excess thread, leaving 
    50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches). 
    aApproximately 10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch) 
    ePull the bobbin threads to obtain the 
    desired amount of gather, and then smooth 
    the gathers by ironing them.
    fSelect  or .
    gSew the spaces between the straight seams. 
    hPull out the straight stitch threads.
    Fagoting 
    When there is a space between two fabrics with 
    thread sewn over the space to join the fabrics 
    together, it is called fagoting. Use this stitch when 
    sewing blouses or children’s clothes.
    aBaste two pieces of fabric onto thin paper, 
    leaving a space of 4 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) 
    between the fabrics.
    * If you draw a line down the middle of the thin paper 
    or water-soluble stabilizer, sewing is easier.
    a 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) 
    b Paper 
    c Basting stitches 
    bSelect  or .Memo
     For details on each stitch, refer to the 
    “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of 
    this manual.
    Memo
     For details on each stitch, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of 
    this manual. 
    						
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