Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 107

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Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller
A decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the
stitch width of a satin stitch. If the sewing machine is
set so that the stitch width can be adjusted using the
sewing speed controller, the stitch width can quickly
and easily be adjusted. In this case, the sewing speed
is adjusted with the foot controller.
aConnect the foot controller.
• For details, refer to "Using the foot controller"
(page 56).
bAttach zigzag foot "J".
• For details on replacing the presser foot, refer
to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).
cTurn on the sewing machine, and then press
(Settings key) on the operation panel.
XThe setting screen appears.
dPress "ON" for stitch width control setting.
XThe machine is now set so that the stitch
width can be controlled with the sewing
speed controller.
Memo
zIf the stitch width control setting is set to
"ON", for stitch width will change to
sewing speed controller icon .
ePress (Back key).
XThe initial screen appears again.
fSelect a stitch.
• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page
51).
gWhile sewing, slide the sewing speed
controller to adjust the stitch width.
Slide the controller to the left to make the width
narrower. Slide the controller to the right to
make the width wider.
• Adjust the sewing speed with the foot
controller.
hWhen you have finished sewing, set the stitch
width control setting back to "OFF".
Memo
zAlthough the stitching result differs
depending on the type of fabric being sewn
and the thickness of the thread being used,
for best results, adjust the stitch length to
between 0.3 and 0.5 mm (1/64 and 1/32
inch).
J
Wider
Narrower