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Free-motion quilting
With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be
lowered (using the drop feed lever) so that the fabric
can be moved freely in any direction.
When using free-motion quilting, use the optional
quilting foot or the embroidery foot "Q".
aRemove the presser foot and the presser foot
holder.
• Refer to "Removing the presser foot holder"
(page 40).
bSecure the quilting foot with the presser foot
folder screw.
The pin on the quilting foot should be
positioned over the needle clamp screw.
aPin on quilting foot
bPresser foot holder screw
cNeedle clamp screw
cHold the quilting foot in place with your right
hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder
screw using the screwdriver in your left hand.
aPresser foot holder screw
CAUTION
dSlide the drop feed lever, located at the rear of
the machine on the base, to (to the left as
seen from the rear of the machine).
aFeed dog position switch (as seen from the rear of
the machine)
XThe feed dogs are lowered.
eTurn on the sewing machine, and then select a
stitch.
• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page
45).
fUse both hands to hold the fabric taut, and
then move the fabric to follow the pattern.
Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the
beginning and end of sewing.
aPattern
gAfter sewing is finished, slide the drop feed
lever to (to the right as seen from the rear
of the machine) to raise the feed dogs.
• Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at
the right.
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●Be sure to securely tighten the screws

with the screwdriver, otherwise the

needle may touch the presser foot,

causing it to bend or break.

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