Sewing Mode
2. Attach the optional Open Toe Free-Motion foot.
Disengage the IDT™ system and lower the feed
dogs.
3. Begin by pin basting your quilt through all layers
with safety pins, starting from the center of your
quilt and working out. Place a pin every 6-8 inches
(15-20 cm).
Note: Practice stippling on scraps of the fabric and batting
from your quilt. It is important to move your hands at the
same speed as the needle to prevent stitches that are too
long or too short. Maintaining a consistent speed while
free-motion sewing will also help keep stitches even.
4. Begin near the center of your quilt. Take one stitch
and pull the bobbin thread to the top of the quilt.
Take a few stitches right next to one another to lock
the threads.
5. Plan a path for your stitching, then begin stitching
your desired stipple pattern, moving the quilt as you
go. The stitching should not cross over itself and
should travel in a meandering motion.
Blindhem Stitch
The blindhem stitch is used to make invisible hems on
skirts, trousers and home décor projects. Use foot
number 3 with the IDT™ system.
1. Finish the edge of the hem.
2. Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong side.
3. Fold the hem back on itself so approximately 3/8" (1
cm) of the finished edge extends beyond the fold.
The wrong side of your project should now be facing
up.
4. Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the
fold runs along edge guide (A).
5. When the needle swings into the fold it should catch
a small amount of fabric. If the stitches are visible on
the right side, adjust edge guide A by turning
adjusting screw (B) until the stitch that catches the
hem just barely shows.
Elastic Blindhem Stitch
To the left: blindhem stitch number 15.
To the right: blindhem stitch number 16.
The elastic blindhem stitch is especially suitable for
stretchy fabrics, because the zigzag in the stitch lets the
stitch stretch. The hem is finished and sewn at the same
time. There is no need to finish the raw edge first on
most knits.
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