Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt.
aAttach zigzag foot “J”.
J
When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a
Note
zIf the thread becomes tangled, use stabilizer material.
•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41).
bSew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric, and then open up the seam allowances.
2
aInstall the wing needle.
3
1
1
3
aWrong side of fabric
b6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance
cStraight stitch
cSelect stitch 28 
, 29 
or 30 
.
•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 72).
dTurn 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.
a
aRight side of fabric
•Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.
•For details on installing a needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 39).
•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.
bAttach monogramming foot “N”.
•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41).
cSelect a stitch.
The stitches that can be used are 39 , 40 ,
41 
, 42 
, 43 
, 44 
, 45 
, 46 
or 47 
.
•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 72).
•Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less.
Decorative Stitching 119