Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 103

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Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching
aFold the edge of the top piece of fabric and
place it over the lower piece.
bSew the two pieces of fabric together so the
pattern spans over both pieces.
Piecing
Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called
"piecing". The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6.5
mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance.
Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from
either the right side or the left side of the presser foot.
aBaste or pin along the seam allowance of the
fabric that you wish to piece together.
bAttach zigzag foot "J".
• For details on replacing the presser foot, refer
to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).
cSelect stitch 21 or 22 .
• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching"
(page 51).
Memo
zThe piecing straight stitch shows a "P" on the
LCD.
dSew with the side of the presser foot aligned
with the edge of the fabric.
■ For a seam allowance on the right side
Align the right side of the presser foot with the
edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch 21 .
a6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
■ For a seam allowance on the left side
Align the left side of the presser foot with the
edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch 22 .
a6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
Memo
zTo change the width of the seam allowance
(needle position), refer to "Changing the
needle position" (page 83).
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