4:19
Sewing mode
Quilting
A quilt usually consists of three layers, two layers of
fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between.
To sew three layers together, you have a wide
variety of stitches and techniques to choose from.
When the quilting is À nished simply bind the edges
or make it into cushions, wearable art or other
smaller projects.
Straight stitch needle plate (optional)
Attach the straight stitch neede plate (optional
accessory, part number 412964304) when piecing
your quilt. The smaller hole in the straight stitch
needle plate supports the fabric closer to the
needle and helps prevent the fabric from being
pulled down into the bobbin area, especially at
the beginning and/or end of a seam. In addition,
when chain piecing, it is sometimes helpful to begin
sewing on a leader cloth and then continue with the
piecing.
Patchwork program
The patchwork program makes it possible for you
to program an exact seam length that can be sewn
repeatedly. This is very useful when quilting,
especially when piecing many quilt blocks of the
same size.
See page 4:13 on how to use the patchwork
program.
Piecing the quilt top
Cut out the pieces of fabric for your quilt top
with a seam allowance of ¼” (6 mm). Snap on the
¼” quilting foot with *%5 system; position the
fabric under the foot so that the cut edge is aligned
with the outer edge of the toe of the foot. Press
the seam Á at to lock the stitches, then open the
pieces and press the seam allowance to one side.
When possible, press seam allowances towards the
darker fabric. Assemble the pieces according to the
pattern instructions. Layer the pieced quilt top with
batting and backing. Pin baste the layers together in
preparation for quilting.
Handlook quilting
1. Baste the completed quilt top to the batting and
backing.
2. Thread the needle with an invisible
(monoÀ lament) thread. Use contrasting or
matching rayon or cotton thread in the bobbin.
3. Snap on the recommended foot shown in the
sewing recommendations view.
4. Engage the *%5system.
5. Select one of the handlook quilt stitches 6.2.1-
6.2.11. These stitches are pre-set with a higher
thread tension value to intentionally pull up
bobbin thread and produce the desired ”hand
look” effect.
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