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Joining, Heirloom stitching
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Joining Heirloom stitching Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt. Turn on the sewing machine. a When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics. Sew together the right sides of the two pieces b of fabric, and then open up the seam allowances. CAUTION ● The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing 2 machine may be damaged. Manually pass 1 the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. For details, refer to "Upper Threading" (page 28). 3 1 Insert the wing needle. 3 a a Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance c Straight stitch Attach zigzag foot "J". c J • Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle. • For details on inserting a needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 39). • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 41). Select stitch 26 , 27 d or 28 . Turn on the sewing machine. b Select stitch, 32 , 36 , 37 , 38 , c 39 , 40 or 41 . • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 67). Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces e up, and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam. a Right side of fabric Attach monogramming foot "N". d CAUTION ● Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. Decorative Stitching 107