a Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and place it over the lower piece.
b Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the pattern spans over both pieces.
PiecingSewing 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.
a Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together.
b Attach zigzag foot "J".
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
The piecing straight stitch shows a "P" on the LCD.
Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned | 3 |
d 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 
.
1
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 
.
1
a6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
Memo
To change the width of the seam allowance (needle position), refer to "Changing the needle position" (page 83).
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 103