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... or handmade, overlock seam. Sews and finishes edges in heavyweight fabrics Lycra stitch All two-way stretch fabrics, flat joining seams and hems, reinforced seaming on fine fabrics Basting Basting seams, hems, etc 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Practical Stitches - Summary 35 Stretch stitch All stretch fabrics, open seam in sportswear Simple darning program Automatic darning in...
... or handmade, overlock seam. Sews and finishes edges in heavyweight fabrics Lycra stitch All two-way stretch fabrics, flat joining seams and hems, reinforced seaming on fine fabrics Basting Basting seams, hems, etc 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Practical Stitches - Summary 35 Stretch stitch All stretch fabrics, open seam in sportswear Simple darning program Automatic darning in...
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....50.04_0507_a630_EN These can be necessary) Presser Foot Pressure • soft, loose knits can damage knits and cause holes when the garment is washed When Basting, Use a Darning Thread • very lightweight (80 weight) darning thread is easier to remove once the seam is complete Sew a Test if Necessary ...adjust basic settings to suit the fabric, the seam should be as elastic as the fabric • for greater elasticity use a shorter stitch length and/or stitch width (only one of these adjustments may be sewn to give more security to regain the original length of the fabric and press ...
....50.04_0507_a630_EN These can be necessary) Presser Foot Pressure • soft, loose knits can damage knits and cause holes when the garment is washed When Basting, Use a Darning Thread • very lightweight (80 weight) darning thread is easier to remove once the seam is complete Sew a Test if Necessary ...adjust basic settings to suit the fabric, the seam should be as elastic as the fabric • for greater elasticity use a shorter stitch length and/or stitch width (only one of these adjustments may be sewn to give more security to regain the original length of the fabric and press ...
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... form over the pin and over the edge of the fabric Back Front 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Applications Ribbing With Overlock Seams Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Vari-overlock No. 3 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Overlock foot ... twice the finished width plus double the seam allowance Needle stop down • fold ribbing in half Needle stays in fabric when • pin and baste to opening, front edge to pivoting around curves (neck edges outside and armholes).
... form over the pin and over the edge of the fabric Back Front 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Applications Ribbing With Overlock Seams Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Vari-overlock No. 3 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Overlock foot ... twice the finished width plus double the seam allowance Needle stop down • fold ribbing in half Needle stays in fabric when • pin and baste to opening, front edge to pivoting around curves (neck edges outside and armholes).
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... fabric selected cotton or polyester up to about 2" (5cm) away from bottom to top Practical Stitches - lower presser foot and continue to sew Starting to sew • hold threads firmly when ...zipper from bottom to sew and pull the fabric gently behind the needle for a few stitches Zipper tape or firm fabric • for all fabrics with guide No. 14 (optional accessory) far ...right or far left Preparation • baste seam closed and clean finish the seam allowance • baste or pin zipper in place so that fabric folded edges meet over the center...
... fabric selected cotton or polyester up to about 2" (5cm) away from bottom to top Practical Stitches - lower presser foot and continue to sew Starting to sew • hold threads firmly when ...zipper from bottom to sew and pull the fabric gently behind the needle for a few stitches Zipper tape or firm fabric • for all fabrics with guide No. 14 (optional accessory) far ...right or far left Preparation • baste seam closed and clean finish the seam allowance • baste or pin zipper in place so that fabric folded edges meet over the center...
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... in batiste Preparation • finish the raw edges as desired • fold the hem and baste or pin in place • fold the garment back over the right side of the fabric to keep the stitch depth even Blind hem narrow Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Wrong side of...; the needle should just pierce the edge of the fold • after sewing about 4" (10cm), check both sides of fabric 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Adjust the stitch width to suit the fabric so that the needle just pierces the edge of the fold • guide the raw edge along the guide on...
... in batiste Preparation • finish the raw edges as desired • fold the hem and baste or pin in place • fold the garment back over the right side of the fabric to keep the stitch depth even Blind hem narrow Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Wrong side of...; the needle should just pierce the edge of the fold • after sewing about 4" (10cm), check both sides of fabric 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Adjust the stitch width to suit the fabric so that the needle just pierces the edge of the fold • guide the raw edge along the guide on...
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...press and baste if required Sewing • sew from the right side a presser foot away from the edge • trim excess fabric from the wrong side Balance/Corrections The Honeycomb stitch opens up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 Practical Stitches - Applications 51 Honeycomb Stitch Edges ... Needle stays in fabric when pivoting around curves (neck edges and armholes). 102 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Honeycomb Stitch Edges Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Honeycomb stitch No. 8 universal, ballpoint, or stretch cotton or polyester up and it does not look correct:...
...press and baste if required Sewing • sew from the right side a presser foot away from the edge • trim excess fabric from the wrong side Balance/Corrections The Honeycomb stitch opens up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 Practical Stitches - Applications 51 Honeycomb Stitch Edges ... Needle stays in fabric when pivoting around curves (neck edges and armholes). 102 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Honeycomb Stitch Edges Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Honeycomb stitch No. 8 universal, ballpoint, or stretch cotton or polyester up and it does not look correct:...
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... end of 1.5-2 mm is ideal. A stitch length of a seam Piecing Stitch / Straight Stitch Basting • use a fine darning thread for basting as it is easy to remove Stitch: Stitch length: Needle: Thread: feed dog: Presser foot: Straight stitch No. 1 1.5mm - Piecing patchwork is sewn with a straight stitch. Basting Stitch Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Basting stitch No. 30 size and type suitable...
... end of 1.5-2 mm is ideal. A stitch length of a seam Piecing Stitch / Straight Stitch Basting • use a fine darning thread for basting as it is easy to remove Stitch: Stitch length: Needle: Thread: feed dog: Presser foot: Straight stitch No. 1 1.5mm - Piecing patchwork is sewn with a straight stitch. Basting Stitch Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Basting stitch No. 30 size and type suitable...
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... Mirror Image function to sew: securing stitches are various options for the following special programs: Securing program No. 324, Securing stitch No. 5 Basting No. 30 Darning No. 22 and No. 23 Bartacks No. 24 and No. 25 Fly stitch No. 27 Stitches in their original and mirrored form as... you sew 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN 58 Decorative Stitches - touch «Securing» before beginning...
... Mirror Image function to sew: securing stitches are various options for the following special programs: Securing program No. 324, Securing stitch No. 5 Basting No. 30 Darning No. 22 and No. 23 Bartacks No. 24 and No. 25 Fly stitch No. 27 Stitches in their original and mirrored form as... you sew 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN 58 Decorative Stitches - touch «Securing» before beginning...
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... a «quilt sandwich», have been pinned and basted they are most suitable, e.g. batting • bottom layer in a clever way Following stitches can be used as squares Stitch for patchwork: • No. 325 Straight stitch (shortened stitch length) Appliqué • to apply patches of ... fabric of different colors, forms and patterns are suitable for the design of fabric (usually patchwork) • middle layer - Following stitches are sewn together to make blankets, wall hangings and garments • for quilting: • Nr. 324 Quilters securing program • ...
... a «quilt sandwich», have been pinned and basted they are most suitable, e.g. batting • bottom layer in a clever way Following stitches can be used as squares Stitch for patchwork: • No. 325 Straight stitch (shortened stitch length) Appliqué • to apply patches of ... fabric of different colors, forms and patterns are suitable for the design of fabric (usually patchwork) • middle layer - Following stitches are sewn together to make blankets, wall hangings and garments • for quilting: • Nr. 324 Quilters securing program • ...
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...does not become distorted Monofilament breaks • sew more slowly • reduce upper thread tension slightly Freehand Quilting Balance • adjust stitch with both hands like an embroidery frame • start in the center and work out toward the edges Quilting a Design •... foot No. 50 (optional accessory) Quilt Stitches - Hand-look Quilt Stitch Stitch: Needle: Upper thread: Bobbin thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Quilt stitches Nos. 328, 347 and 348 size and type suitable for all fabrics and work Preparation • pin and baste top layer, batting, and lining together ...
...does not become distorted Monofilament breaks • sew more slowly • reduce upper thread tension slightly Freehand Quilting Balance • adjust stitch with both hands like an embroidery frame • start in the center and work out toward the edges Quilting a Design •... foot No. 50 (optional accessory) Quilt Stitches - Hand-look Quilt Stitch Stitch: Needle: Upper thread: Bobbin thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Quilt stitches Nos. 328, 347 and 348 size and type suitable for all fabrics and work Preparation • pin and baste top layer, batting, and lining together ...
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Index Index 171 A Accessories 152-154 • artista Embroidery Software 154 • Embroidery Mega-Hoop 153 • Embroidery Sticks 153 • Suitcase System 152 Accessory Box 4 Accessories Embroidery 110-111 ... 60 • Selecting 59 • Selecting Lower Case 61 • Summary 59 Altering Motifs 132-133 Altering Stitch Length 23 Altering Stitch Width 23 Attaching the Embroidery Module 112 B Balance Basting Stitch Blind Hem Bobbin Case: removing/inserting Bobbin Thread Cutter Bringing up the Lower Thread BSR Freehand Quilting Buttonholes •...
Index Index 171 A Accessories 152-154 • artista Embroidery Software 154 • Embroidery Mega-Hoop 153 • Embroidery Sticks 153 • Suitcase System 152 Accessory Box 4 Accessories Embroidery 110-111 ... 60 • Selecting 59 • Selecting Lower Case 61 • Summary 59 Altering Motifs 132-133 Altering Stitch Length 23 Altering Stitch Width 23 Attaching the Embroidery Module 112 B Balance Basting Stitch Blind Hem Bobbin Case: removing/inserting Bobbin Thread Cutter Bringing up the Lower Thread BSR Freehand Quilting Buttonholes •...