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Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Three stitches are available for sewing appliqués and patchwork quilts.
Stitch Name
Overcasting and
J
Zigzag stitch
attaching appliqués
J Appliqué stitching
Appliqué stitch
Fagoting, smock-
J
ing and decorative
Fagoting stitch
stitching
1
*
Do not use reverse stitching.
The values below "Auto" are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range
indicated below "Manual".
CAUTION
● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if a
button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
Appliqué stitching
a
Cut out the appliqué, leaving a seam
allowance of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and 3/
16 inch).
a Seam allowance
68
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Application
Auto
3.5
(1/8)
3.5
(1/8)
(3/32–3/16)
5.0
(3/16)
a
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Manual
Auto
Manual
0.0–7.0
1.4
0.0–4.0
(0–1/4)
(1/16)
(0–3/16)
2.5–5.0
2.5
1.6–4.0
(3/32)
(1/16–3/16)
0.0-7.0
2.5
1.0-4.0
(0-1/4)
(3/32)
(1/16-3/16)
b
Place a pattern made of thick paper on the
back of the appliqué, and then fold over the
seam allowance using an iron.
c
Turn the fabric over, and then baste, glue or
pin it onto the fabric that it will be attached
to.
a
a Basting stitching
Walk-
Reverse/
ing
Reinforcement
Foot
Stitching
Yes
1
*
Reverse
(J)
Yes
Yes
No Reinforcement
(J)
Yes
No Reinforcement
(J)