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Piping foot
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Piping foot Features By using the piping foot, you can attach piping at the edge of material. Piping is used to decorate the edge of fabric (pajamas, sports ware), cover for furniture, cushion, bag, etc. /3 Preparation Attach the piping foot (see "CHAPTER 1 Removing/Attaching the presser foot"). Machine setting (type of stitch): - Two needle 4 thread overlock stitch - One needle 3 thread overlock stitch (the right needle should be removed) How to adjust the machine 1. Set stitch length at 3 mm (1/8 inch). (standard position) 2. Set stitch width at 5 to 6 mm (13/64 to 15/64 inch) 3. Adjust thread tensions for ordinary overlock stitching (see "CHAPTER 5 Stitch selection"). 3 mm 3 mm How to set fabric and piping tape 3 cm $! 1 Surface 2 Reverse 1. Put piping tape between the 2 pcs of fabric and adjust both edges of the fabric as illustrated. Keep 3cm (1 3/16 inch) piping tape over the edge of fabric for steady sewing. (The surface of fabric should be inside.) 2. Place fabric with piping tape under the presser foot, put the piping tape into the groove of the piping foot, and start sewing. Start sewing 1. Carefully guide the fabric and the piping tape by hands during sewing. 2. Turn both sides of the fabric after sewing. NOTE: For easy sewing, baste the both fabric and piping tape before sewing. Piping sewing is difficult at sharp angles. In case of wide piping tape, the tape should be attached after trimming the excess tape. 5 ~ 6 mm 5 ~ 6 mm 34