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Sewing Hems in Heavy Fabric

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Sewing Hems in Heavy Fabric When sewing over seams in extra heavy fabric or a blue jeans hem, the foot can tip as the machine climbs over the seam. Use the Clearance Plate to balance the height of the presser foot as you sew. One side of the Clearance Plate is thicker than the other. Use the side that suits the thickness of the seam best. Quilting 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. Stitch-in-the-Ditch Use the All Purpose Foot 1A with IEF. To stitch-in-theditch, use the red center guide on the presser foot to follow the seams in the quilt blocks. Begin by pin basting your quilt through all layers with safety pins, starting from the center of your quilt and working out. Place a pin every 6-8 inches (15-20 cm). Crazy Quilt Stitching Embellish your quilt with decorative stitches. The stitches can be sewn in a coordinating or contrasting color. Decorative threads like rayon embroidery or heavy cotton threads are sometimes used. 23

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Sewing Hems in Heavy Fabric
When sewing over seams in extra heavy fabric or a blue
jeans hem, the foot can tip as the machine climbs over
the seam. Use the Clearance Plate to balance the height
of the presser foot as you sew.
One side of the Clearance Plate is thicker than the other.
Use the side that suits the thickness of the seam best.
Quilting
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.
Stitch-in-the-Ditch
Use the All Purpose Foot 1A with IEF. To stitch-in-the-
ditch, use the red center guide on the presser foot to
follow the seams in the quilt blocks.
Begin by pin basting your quilt through all layers with
safety pins, starting from the center of your quilt and
working out. Place a pin every 6-8 inches (15-20 cm)
.
Crazy Quilt Stitching
Embellish your quilt with decorative stitches. The
stitches can be sewn in a coordinating or contrasting
color. Decorative threads like rayon embroidery or
heavy cotton threads are sometimes used.