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Using Free-motion Open Toe Quilting Foot “O”

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ENGLISH c Select any of the following stitches. → Free-motion quilting foot "C" is indicated in the upper-left corner of the screen. Note When selecting stitch 1-01, 1-02, 1-05, 1-07 the needle position will remain in the center. d Remove the presser foot holder. e Attach free-motion quilting foot "C" at the front with the presser foot holder screw aligned with the notch in the quilting foot. h Use both hands to securely hold the fabric taut, and then move the fabric at a consistent pace in order to sew uniform stitches roughly 2.0-2.5 mm (approx. 1/16 - 3/32 inch) in length. a Stitch i Press mode. to cancel the free-motion sewing a b a Presser foot holder screw b Notch Note Make sure that the quilting foot is attached properly and not slanted. f Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand, and tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver with your left hand. Memo Do not be discouraged with your initial results. The technique requires practice. ■ Using Free-motion Open Toe Quilting Foot "O" The free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" is used for free-motion quilting with zigzag or decorative stitches or for free-motion quilting of straight lines on fabric with an uneven thickness. Any stitch can be sewn with the free-motion open toe quilting foot "O". a Presser foot holder screw CAUTION • Be sure to tighten the screw securely with the screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle may touch the quilting foot, causing it to bend or break. g Lower the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs. to a Free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" Note Free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" can also be used with the straight stitch needle plate with stitches listed in "Using Free-motion Quilting Foot "C"" c only. We recommend using free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" with free-motion sewing of fabrics of uneven thicknesses. Memo In order to sew with a balanced tension, it may be necessary to adjust the upper thread tension. Test with a sample piece of quilting fabric. a Feed dog position switch (as seen from the rear of the machine) 7

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ENGLISH
c
Select any of the following stitches.
→
Free-motion quilting foot “C” is indicated in the
upper-left corner of the screen.
d
Remove the presser foot holder.
e
Attach free-motion quilting foot “C” at the
front with the presser foot holder screw
aligned with the notch in the quilting foot.
a
Presser foot holder screw
b
Notch
f
Hold the quilting foot in place with your right
hand, and tighten the presser foot holder screw
using the screwdriver with your left hand.
a
Presser foot holder screw
g
Lower the feed dog position switch to
to
lower the feed dogs.
a
Feed dog position switch (as seen from the rear of the
machine)
h
Use both hands to securely hold the fabric
taut, and then move the fabric at a consistent
pace in order to sew uniform stitches roughly
2.0-2.5 mm (approx. 1/16 - 3/32 inch) in
length.
a
Stitch
i
Press
to cancel the free-motion sewing
mode.
■
Using Free-motion Open Toe Quilting Foot
“O”
The free-motion open toe quilting foot “O” is used
for free-motion quilting with zigzag or decorative
stitches or for free-motion quilting of straight lines
on fabric with an uneven thickness. Any stitch can
be sewn with the free-motion open toe quilting foot
“O”.
Free-motion open toe quilting foot “O”
Note
When selecting stitch 1-01, 1-02, 1-05, 1-07 the
needle position will remain in the center.
Note
Make sure that the quilting foot is attached properly
and not slanted.
CAUTION
•
Be sure to tighten the screw securely with the
screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle may touch the
quilting foot, causing it to bend or break.
a
b
a
Memo
Do not be discouraged with your initial results. The
technique requires practice.
Note
Free-motion open toe quilting foot “O” can also be
used with the straight stitch needle plate with stitches
listed in “Using Free-motion Quilting Foot “C””
c
only. We recommend using free-motion open toe
quilting foot “O” with free-motion sewing of fabrics of
uneven thicknesses.
Memo
In order to sew with a balanced tension, it may be
necessary to adjust the upper thread tension. Test with
a sample piece of quilting fabric.