Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 103
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■ For a seam allowance on the left side
Align the left side of the presser foot with the
edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch
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a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
Memo
z To change the width of the seam allowance
(the needle position), adjust the stitch width.
■ Using the 1/4 inch quilting foot
If the 1/4 inch quilting foot is used, seams can be
sewn with a seam allowance of 6.4 mm (1/4
inch).
a
Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the
fabric that you wish to piece together.
b
Attach the 1/4 inch quilting foot.
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser
foot” (page 41).
c
Select stitch
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d
Align the mark at the upper edge of the 1/4
inch quilting foot with the upper edge of the
fabric.
Align the right edge of the fabric with the right
edge of the narrow part of the 1/4 inch quilting
foot.
a Mark on 1/4 inch quilting foot
b Beginning of stitching
When sewing with a seam allowance, align the
left edge of the narrow part of the 1/4 inch
quilting foot with the fabric edge.
a Seam (3.2 mm (1/8 inch))
e
Start sewing.
f
When the end of the stitching is reached, stop
the sewing machine.
Sew until the mark at the lower edge of the 1/4
inch quilting foot aligns with the lower edge of
the fabric.
a 6.4mm (1/4 inch)
b End of stitching
c Mark on 1/4 inch quilting foot
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