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c
Place one hand on each side of the presser
foot to hold the fabric secure while sewing.
Memo
• Sew at slow to medium speed.
• Do not sew in reverse or use stitches that
require side ways or reverse feeding. Always
check to be sure that your quilting surface is
securely basted before beginning to sew.
Specialized machine quilt needles and threads
are also available for machine quilting.
■ Quilting with Satin Stitches
For better fabric control, use the foot controller to
sew with satin stitches. Set the speed control slide to
control the stitch width to make subtle changes in
the stitch width during sewing.
a
Attach the foot controller (see page S-4).
b
Select
and attach presser foot "J".
c
Press
in the length display to shorten
the stitch length.
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Memo
• The setting will vary according to the kind of
fabric and the thickness of the thread, but a
length of 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm (approx.
1/64 inch to 1/32 inch) is best for satin
stitches.
d
Press
to use the speed control slide
to control the stitch width.
e
Set the "Width Control" to "ON".
Memo
• You can use the speed control slide to
adjust the stitch width. Use the foot
controller to adjust the sewing speed.
f
Press
.
→ The display will return to the original screen.
g
Start sewing.
*
You can adjust the stitch width during sewing by
moving the sewing speed controller. Slide the lever
to the left, and the stitch width becomes narrower.
Slide it to the right, the stitch width becomes wider.
The size of the width changes equally on both sides
of the middle needle position.
a narrower
b wider
Example: Changing the width
h
When you are finished sewing, set the
"Width Control" back to "OFF".
SEWING THE STITCHES
Sewing S-39
S
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