Brother CPS5XVY operation manual Quilting, Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching

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Quilting

Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide.

aBaste the fabric to be quilted.

bRemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser foot

•For details, refer to “Removing and attaching the presser foot holder” (page 44).

cHook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the needle clamp screw.

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aConnecting fork

bNeedle clamp screw

dLower the presser foot lever, insert the presser foot holder screw, and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver.

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aPresser foot holder screw

XThe walking foot is attached.

CAUTION

●Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot, causing it to bend or break.

●Before starting to sew, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

eSelect a stitch.

•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 49).

fPlace one hand on each side of the presser foot, and hold fabric taut while sewing.

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Note

zWhen sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between slow and medium.

zWhen quilting, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle.

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