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Utility Stitches
63
VARIOUS STITCHES
3
Using the 1/4" piecing foot (sold separately with some
models)
If the 1/4" piecing foot is used, seams can be sewn with a
seam allowance of 6.4 mm (1/4 inch).
a
Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric
that you wish to piece together.
b
Attach the 1/4" piecing foot.
c
Select stitch.
• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 45.
d
Align the mark at the upper edge of the 1/4" piecing
foot with the upper edge of the fabric.
Align the right edge of the fabric with the right edge of
the narrow part of the 1/4" piecing foot.
To topstitch 1/8" from a seam allowance, align the left
edge of the narrow part of the 1/4" piecing foot with the
seam allowance.
e
Start sewing.
f
When the end of the stitching is reached, stop the
machine.
Sew until the mark at the lower edge of the 1/4" piecing
foot aligns with the lower edge of the fabric.
■ Quilting
Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of
fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily be sewn using
the walking foot* and the quilting guide*.
* Items sold separately, please contact your authorized
Brother dealer.
a
Baste the fabric to be quilted.
b
Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder.
• For details, refer to “Removing and attaching the
presser foot holder” on page 31.
c
Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the
needle clamp screw.
d
Lower the presser foot lever, and then tighten the
presser foot holder screw with the screwdriver.
No. 1-30
Stitch
1 Mark on 1/4"
piecing foot
2 Beginning of
stitching
1 Seam (3.2 mm (1/8
inch))
1 6.4mm (1/4 inch)
2 End of stitching
3 Mark on 1/4"
piecing foot
1
2
1
2
3
1
Note
• Thread the needle manually when using the
walking foot, or attach the walking foot only after
threading the needle using the needle threader.
• When quilting, use a 90/14 home sewing machine
needle.
• When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed
between slow and medium.
• When using the walking foot, test sew on a scrap
piece of fabric that is to be used in project.
1 Connecting fork
2 Needle clamp screw
CAUTION
• Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the
screwdriver, otherwise the needle may hit the
presser foot. The needle may break, possibly
resulting in injury.
Note
• Before starting to sew, slowly turn the
handwheel
toward you (counterclockwise)
and check that the
needle does not touch the presser foot.
a
b
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