Pfaff perfomance 2054 User Manual

Stitch
in
the
Ditch
One way
to hold
the
quilt
top,
batting
and
backing
all together
is
using
the
stitch
in
the ditch
method
of quilting.
Stitching
in the
Ditch
means
following
the
seams
in
the
quilt blocks.
Set
your Pfaff
performance
2054 with
a Straight
Stitch
(1),
stitch
length
2.5,
Center
needle
position
and
the
IDT
engaged.
Use the
optional
narrow
edge foot
for
optimal
guiding.
Begin
by pin
basting
your
quilt
through
all layers
with
safety
pins
—
starting
from
the
middle
of
your quilt
and
working
out.
Place
a
pin
about
every
6—8
inches
(15
— 20
cm).
To
begin
quilting,
start
sewing
from
the
middle
of
the
quilt
and
continue
out.
Starting
from
the
middle
and
sewing
out will
help
keep
layers
in
place.
Plan
which
seams
you
will actually
follow.
This
stitching
will
not
only hold
the
quilt together
it will
also
create
the
pattern
on the
quilt
back.
You
do
not need
to
follow
every
seam
in the
quilt,
sew
every
3
—4 inches
to keep
the
quilt in
place.
Of
course
you
can
sew
more
to create
a more
decorative
pattern
for
the
back.
Tip: Try
using
one
of the
Antique
Applique
quilt
stitches
(41
55)
instead
of
the
straight
stitch
to add
interest
to
your
quilt,
using monofilament thread
on top.
change
to
a quilting
or
jeans needle
when
sewing
through
thick
quilts.
Test
sew to
make sure
your stitching
is proper
before you
start quilting
your
piece.
Use
stitch 41
to make
your
stitch
in the
ditch look
hand
sewn.
Antique
Quilt
Stitches
Beutiful
Crazy
Patch
quilting
was originally
sewn
by
hand.
This
hand
stitched
look
can
be accomplished faster
and
easier
with
the
Pfaff
Antique
quilt
stitches.
• Use
invisible
(monofilament)
thread
in
the needle.
Use
a
contrast
or matching
polyester
or
cotton
thread
in
the
bobbin.
• Set
the
needle
thread
tension
to
7-9.
• When
you
sew
the
stitch
on the three
layers
of
your quilt,
you
should
only
see your
bobbin
thread.
Create
the stitch
pattern
on top
of the fabric.
The
intermediate
stitch
disappears
and
thus produces
a handstitched
appearance.
Adjust
your
needle
tension
as needed
to produce
the
desired
effect.
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Pfaff perfomance 2054 Specifications

General

Brand	Pfaff
Model	perfomance 2054
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English