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4XLOWLQJ A quilt usually consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. To sew three layers together, you have a wide variety of stitches and techniques to choose from. :KHQWKHTXLOWLQJLVÀQLVKHGVLPSO\ELQGWKHHGJHV or make it into cushions, wearable art or other smaller projects. 6WUDLJKWVWLWFKQHHGOHSODWHRSWLRQDO Attach the straight stitch neede plate (optional accessory, part number 412964304) when piecing your quilt. The smaller hole in the straight stitch needle plate supports the fabric closer to the needle and helps prevent the fabric from being pulled down into the bobbin area, especially at the beginning and/or end of a seam. In addition, when chain piecing, it is sometimes helpful to begin sewing on a leader cloth and then continue with the piecing. 3DWFKZRUNSURJUDP The patchwork program makes it possible for you to program an exact seam length that can be sewn repeatedly. This is very useful when quilting, especially when piecing many quilt blocks of the same size. See page 4:13 on how to use the patchwork program. 3LHFLQJWKHTXLOWWRS Cut out the pieces of fabric for your quilt top with a seam allowance of ¼" (6 mm). Snap on the ¼" quilting foot with IDT™ system; position the fabric under the foot so that the cut edge is aligned with the outer edge of the toe of the foot. Press WKHVHDPÁDWWRORFNWKHVWLWFKHVWKHQRSHQWKH pieces and press the seam allowance to one side. When possible, press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. Assemble the pieces according to the pattern instructions. Layer the pieced quilt top with batting and backing. Pin baste the layers together in preparation for quilting. +DQGORRNTXLOWLQJ 1. Baste the completed quilt top to the batting and backing. 2. Thread the needle with an invisible PRQRÀODPHQW WKUHDG8VHFRQWUDVWLQJRU matching rayon or cotton thread in the bobbin. 3. Snap on the recommended foot shown in the sewing recommendations view. 4. Engage the IDT™ system. 5. Select one of the handlook quilt stitches 6.2.16.2.11. These stitches are pre-set with a higher thread tension value to intentionally pull up bobbin thread and produce the desired "hand look" effect. Sewing mode 4:19