Free-motion quilting

With free-motion quilting, lower the feed dogs (using the feed dog position switch) so that the fabric is not fed.

The optional quilting foot is needed for free-motion quilting.

Note

●Thread the needle manually when using the quilting foot, or only attach the quilting foot after threading the needle using the needle threader.

aTurn off the sewing machine.

bRemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser foot

•For details, refer to “Removing the presser foot holder” (page 34).

cAttach the quilting foot to the presser foot holder screw.

The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw.

a

c b

aPin on quilting foot

bPresser foot holder screw

cNeedle clamp screw

dHold the quilting foot in place with your right hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the enclosed screwdriver in your left hand.

CAUTION

● Be sure to securely tighten the screw with the

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enclosed screwdriver, otherwise the needle

may touch the presser foot, causing it to bend

 

or break.

 

 

 

eSlide the feed dog position switch, located at the rear of the machine on the base, to the position shown below to lower the feed dogs.

a

aFeed dog position switch (as seen from the rear of the machine)

fTurn on the machine.

gWith the pattern selection dial,

select stitch

or

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