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eSew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric.

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aNeedle drop point

fUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side.

Joining

Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt.

aTurn on the machine.

bSew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric, and then open up the seam allowances.

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aWrong side of fabric

b6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance

cStraight stitch

cSelect stitch , or .

dAttach zigzag foot “J”.

eTurn the fabric over so that the right side faces up, and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam.

aRight side of fabric

Heirloom stitching

When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics.

CAUTION

●The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. For details, refer to “Manually threading the needle” (page 24).

aInsert the wing needle.

•Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.

•For details on inserting a needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 29).

bTurn on the machine.

cSelect stitch , or .

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