Straight Stitches | [] | [] | (Continued) |
•Quilting
Set the Mach{ne
Press
Thread tenstion
3to6
D: Quilter
or
A: Zigzag toot | H: Straight toot |
The Stttch and its Uses
Quiftmg is stitching two layers of fabric
together with batting in between to add dimension and warmth.
Traditionally, quilting has been used for bed covers, but now ut is used everywhere.
You can use quilting on entire garments or parts of garments, such as yokes, pockets,
cuffs and collars. It is also popular for table
fashions. In addition to straight stitch
quilting, you can quilt with decoratrve stitches or stitch pattern combinations.
Quilter
holding
screw
J
Here's How
To do quilting successfully, follow these simple steps:
1.Loosen the quilter screw on the back of the presser foot as shown.
2.Slide the quilting guide (D) into the opening under the screw to the width between lines of quilting stitches you desire.
. Tighten the screw.
4.Sew the first row of stitching.
5.Sew other rows, guiding the quilting guide over the previous row of stitching.
NOTE: When you are quilting large areas, tack the layers together with the
basting stttch, Then quilt from the center out.
Another quilting variation:
Instead of quilting wLth rows of straight stitches, you can barrack your quilt at regular intervals.
Set up the machine as if you were going to sew a button (see p. 39___).Position your fabric and bartack.
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