SEWING THE STITCHES

Free Motion QuiltingWith free motion quilting, the feed dogs can belowered by pressing , so that the fabric can bemoved freely in any direction.

In this mode, the presser foot is raised to the necessary height for free motion sewing.

We recommend attaching the foot controller and sewing at a consistent speed. You can adjust the sewing speed with the speed control slide on the machine.

CAUTION

With free motion quilting, control the feeding speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed. If the fabric is moved faster than the sewing speed, the needle may break or other damage may result.

Using free motion open toe quilting foot “O”

The free motion open toe quilting foot “O” is used for free motion quilting with zigzag or decorative stitches or for free motion quilting of straight lines on fabric with an uneven thickness. Various stitches can be sewn using free motion open toe quilting foot “O”. For details on the stitches that can be used, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” on

page S-67.Free motion open toe quilting foot “O”

With free motion quilting, control the feeding speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed.

If the fabric is moved faster than the sewing speed, the needle may break or other damage may result.

Memo

When starting to sew, the internal sensor detects the thickness of the fabric, and the quilting foot is raised to the height specified in the machine settings screen. Press

to display “Free Motion FootHeight” of the settings screen. Press or

to select the height that the quilting foot is raised above the fabric. Increase the

setting by pressing , for example, when sewing very stretchy fabric, so that it is easier to sew.

In order to sew with a balanced tension, it may be necessary to adjust the upper thread tension (see page S-12). Test with a sample piece of quilting fabric.

aPress to set the machine to free motion sewing mode.

The key appears as , the quilting foot is raised to the necessary height, and then the feed dogs are lowered for free motion sewing.

bSelect a stitch.cRemove the presser foot holder.

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