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fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between.
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or make it into cushions, wearable art or other
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needle plate supports the fabric closer to the
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to program an exact seam length that can be sewn
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same size.
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program.
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under the foot so that the cut edge is aligned
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pieces and press the seam allowance to one side.
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batting and backing. Pin baste the layers together in
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backing.
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matching rayon or cotton thread in the bobbin.
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system.
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to intentionally pull up bobbin thread and
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