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SECTION IV
Quilting
Piecing Fabrics Together
Accuracy is the key when sewing together fabric
pieces for a quilt. Be sure to precisely cut your
fabric pieces with 6.5 cm (1/4") seam allowances.
Select 1.
Attach scant 1/4” foot.
The bar on the foot is a perfect 1/4˝ seam guide from
center needle position (3.5). Place fabric edges (right
sides together) under foot against the guide q and
sew a perfect 1/4˝ seam.
OR
Use 4.5 needle position for a scant 1/4˝ seam.
Perfect Start Angle Lines
A labor saving feature on the needle plate, the
perfect start angle lines are the smart alternative to
either marking fabrics with a 1/4˝ seam allowance
or paper piecing. The angles are located 1/4˝ behind
the needle position at 45°, 60°, 90° and 120°.
Select 1.
Attach scant 1/4˝ foot.
Place fabrics under presser foot against the guide,
aligning angle with appropriate marking on needle
plate. Lower presser foot.
Press “Auto-Lock” key.
Sew seam.
Quilt Stitches
The quilt stitches add a three dimensional effect
when outlining designs.
Select 6 or 012.
Attach satin stitch foot F.
Place monofilament (clear invisible) thread in the
needle and 60 weight cotton thread on the bobbin
(color matches quilt back).
Use a washable fabric marker to draw design lines
on quilt top. Place batting (wadding) between quilt
top and backing fabric. Sew over design lines.
NOTE: Upper tension may need to be increased
depending on thickness of batting/wadding.
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