SEWING THE STITCHES

■Piecing

Sewing two pieces of fabric together is called piecing. When cutting pieces for quilt blocks, make sure the seam allowance is 6.5 mm (approx.

1/4 inch).

aSelect or and attach presser foot “J”.

bAlign the edge of the fabric with the edge of the presser foot, and start sewing.

* To sew a 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) seam allowance along the left edge of the presser foot with

selected, the width should be set to 5.50 mm (approx. 7/32 inch).

a6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch)

*To sew a 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) seam allowance along the left edge of the presser foot with

selected, the width should be set to 1.50 mm (approx. 1/32 inch).

a6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch)

*To change the needle position, use or in the width display.

Memo

•Using a straight stitch (middle needle posi- tion) makes it easier to sew smoothly (see page 83).

■Quilting

Sewing the quilt top, batting, and backing together is called quilting. You can sew the quilt with the walking foot to keep the quilt top, batting, and backing from sliding. The walking foot has a set of feed dogs that move together with the feed dogs in the needle plate during sewing.

For straight line quilting, use the walking foot and the straight stitch needle plate. Always select a straight stitch (middle needle position) when using the straight stitch needle plate.

aSelect , or .

bAttach the walking foot (see page 55).

Note

•Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the “Automatic Threading” button.

cPlace 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.

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882-W01, 882-W02 specifications

The Brother 882-W02 and 882-W01 are two prominent models in the world of innovative sewing machines, designed to cater to both beginners and experienced sewists alike. These machines are part of Brother's reputation for producing high-quality, user-friendly sewing equipment, ensuring that crafting enthusiasts achieve their desired results with ease and efficiency.

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