SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
115
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You can use the appliqué technique to attach
appliqué designs like the three pictured below.
■ 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 73).
b
Select and attach presser foot “J”.
c
Press in the length display to shorten
the stitch length.
d
Press to use the speed control slide
to control the stitch width.
e
Set the width control to “ON”.
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
a Dresden plate
b Stained glass
c Sunbonnet sue
Memo
• The setting will vary according to the kind of
fabric and the thickness of the thread, but a
length of 0.3 to 0.5 mm (approx. 1/64 to 1/32
inch) is best for satin stitches.
Memo
• You can use the speed control slide to
adjust the stitch width. Use the foot
controller to adjust the sewing speed.