Free-motion quilting
With free-motion quilting, lower the feed dogs (using
the feed dog position switch) so that the fabric is not
fed.
The optional quilting foot is needed for free-motion
quilting.
Note
● Thread the needle manually when using the
quilting foot, or only attach the quilting foot
after threading the needle using the needle
threader.
a
Turn off the sewing machine.
Remove the presser foot and the presser foot
b
holder.
• For details, refer to "Removing the presser
foot holder" (page 34).
c
Attach the quilting foot to the presser foot
holder screw.
The pin on the quilting foot should be
positioned over the needle clamp screw.
b
a Pin on quilting foot
b Presser foot holder screw
c Needle clamp screw
d
● Be sure to securely tighten the screw with the
e
a
f
c
g
Hold the quilting foot in place with your right
hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder
screw using the enclosed screwdriver in your
left hand.
CAUTION
enclosed screwdriver, otherwise the needle
may touch the presser foot, causing it to bend
or break.
Slide the feed dog position switch, located at
the rear of the machine on the base, to the
position shown below to lower the feed dogs.
a
a Feed dog position switch (as seen from the
rear of the machine)
Turn on the machine.
With the pattern selection dial,
select stitch
or
.
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