36 – Sewing
Mirroring
Balance Stitch
Free-Motion
To mirror a stitch or stitch program lengthwise, touch the
mirror end to end button. To mirror a stitch or stitch program
sideways, touch the mirror side to side button.
Note: Some stitches e.g. buttonholes cannot be mirrored.
If you are experiencing uneven stitch results when sewing, it
may be necessary to adjust the balance. This is particularly
important when working with special fabrics or techniques. To
adjust the balance of the active stitch, simply touch the balance
button while in sewing mode. The balance adjustment is only
available for a selected number of stitches.
Start by sewing the stitch on a piece of scrap fabric. Change the
preview on the screen to match your sewn sample by using the
+ and - in the controls. When you sew again, the balance will
be corrected.
For free-motion sewing lower the feed dogs on the back of the
free arm. Attach the Embroidery/Free-Motion Foot. Move the
fabric manually. Maintain a consistent speed and move the fab-
ric in a smooth motion. You are creating the length of the stitch
as you move the fabric.
Note: When the feed dogs are dropped, the fabric is no longer
fed by the machine. You must move the fabric.
Side to side End to end
Balance button in sewing mode
Pop-up window for balance
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