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.
a Connect the foot controller.
• For details, refer to "Using the foot controller" (page 56).
b Attach zigzag foot "J".
J
•For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).
c Turn on the sewing machine, and then press (Settings key) on the operation panel.
The setting screen appears.
d Press "ON" for stitch width control setting.
The machine is now set so that the stitch width can be controlled with the sewing speed controller.
Memo
If the stitch width control setting is set to
"ON", 
for stitch width will change to
sewing speed controller icon 
.
e Press 
(Back key).
The initial screen appears again.
f Select a stitch.
3
•For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51).
g While 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.
Narrower 
Wider
•Adjust the sewing speed with the foot controller.
Memo
When the foot controller is plugged in, 
(Start/stop button) cannot be used to start sewing.
h When you have finished sewing, set the stitch width control setting back to "OFF".
Memo
Although 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).
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 107