Straight Stitches [] _ []
* Quilting
Set the Machine
//
Press
(Continued)
Thread
te_tloq
3to6
D: Quilter
of
A: Zigzag foot H: S_ratght toot
The Stitch and Its Uses
Quilting is stttching two layers of fabric
together w_th batting in between to add
dimension and warmth.
Traditionally, quilting has been used for bed
covers, but now =t is used everywhere.
You can use quiftmg on entire garments or
parts of garments, such as yokes, pockets,
cuffs and collars, it is also popular for table
fashions, in addition to straight stitch
quiftlng, you can quilt with decorative
stitches or stitch pattern combinations.
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Quilter
Another quilting variation:
Instead of quilting with rows of straight stitches, you can bartack your quilt at
regular intervals.
Set up the machine as if you were going to sew a button (see p. 39). Position
your fabric and bartack.
Here's How
To do quilting successfully, follow these simple steps:
1. Loosen the quilter screw on the back of the presser foot as shown.
2. Slide the quilting guide (D) into the opening under the screw to the width
between lines of quitting stitches you desire.
3. Tighten the screw.
4. Sew the first row of stitching.
5. Sew other rows. guiding the quilting gutde over the prewous row of stitching.
NOTE: When you are quilting large areas, tack the layers together with the
basting stitch. Then quilt from the center out.
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