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Memo For best results when sewing stretch fabrics, decrease the pressure of the presser foot. a a Needle drop point 59 SEWING THE STITCHES ¦ Overcasting Using the Side Cutter By using the side cutter, you can do overcasting while cutting the fabric. CAUTION • Make sure to only select one of the stitches listed below. Using another stitch may cause the needle to hit the presser foot and break, possibly causing injury. Memo Thread the needle manually when using the side cutter, or only attach the side cutter after threading the needle using the needle threader. Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Stitch length [mm (inch.)] Twin needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual With side cutter Straight stitch while cutting fabrics 0.0 (0) 0.0 - 2.5 (0 - 3/32) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16) NO With side cutter Zigzag stitch while cutting fabrics 3.5 (1/8) 3.5 - 5.0 (1/8 - 3/16) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0 - 4.0 (0 - 3/16) NO With side cutter Overcasting stitch while cutting fabrics 3.5 (1/8) 3.5 - 5.0 (1/8 - 3/16) 2.0 (1/16) 1.0 - 4.0 (1/16 - 3/16) NO With side cutter Overcasting stitch while cutting fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.5 - 5.0 (1/8 - 3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0 - 4.0 (1/16 - 3/16) NO With side cutter Overcasting stitch while cutting fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.5 - 5.0 (1/8 - 3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0 - 4.0 (1/16 - 3/16) NO a Follow the steps on page 33 to remove the presser foot. b Position the fork on the side cutter’s operating lever onto the needle clamp screw. b a a Needle clamp screw b Operating lever Memo Make sure that the fork of the operating lever is set onto the needle clamp screw firmly. c Position the side cutter so that the side cutter pin is aligned with the notch in the presser foot holder, and then lower the presser foot. ab aNotch in presser foot holder bPin >The side cutter is attached. SEWING THE STITCHES d Select a stitch. e Make a cut of approximately 20 mm (approx. 3/4 inch) in the fabric. a a 20 mm (approx. 3/4 inch) f Position the fabric so that the right side of the cut is on top of the guide plate and the left side of the cut is underneath the presser foot. ab h Start sewing. > A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn. Note If the width has been adjusted, turn the handwheel by hand to check that the needle does not touch the side cutter. If the needle touches the side cutter, it might cause the needle to break. ¦ When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter The seam margin should be approximately 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch). a a Seam margin Memo • The fabric will not be cut if the whole fabric is simply 3 Utility Stitches spread out underneath the presser foot guide plate. Set the fabric as explained in step f from the previous section, and then start sewing. a Guide plate (lower knife) b Presser foot g Thread the needle manually and pull out a long section of the upper thread. Pass it below the presser foot and pull it out in the fabric feed direction. a • One layer of 13 oz. denim can be cut. • Clean the side cutter after use to avoid having dust b and scraps of thread build up on it. • Add a small amount of oil as required to the cutting edge of the cutter. a Presser foot b Upper thread 61 SEWING THE STITCHES Quilting You can make beautiful quilts quickly and easily with this machine. When making a quilt, you will find it convenient to use the knee lifter and foot controller to free your hands for other tasks (see “Using the Foot Controller” on page 39 and/or see “Using the Knee Lifter” on page 40). Patterns with “P” or “Q” in the lower-right corner of the key are intended for quilting. Stitch Key Stitch Name Presser Foot Applications Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Stitch length [mm (inch.)] Twin needle possibi lityAuto. Manual Auto. Manual Piecing stitch (Right) Piecework/patchwork 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) right seam allowance 5.5 (7/32) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 0.2 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16) NO Piecing stitch (Middle) Piecework/patchwork — — 2.0 (1/16) 0.2 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16) NO Piecing stitch (Left) Piecework/patchwork 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) left seam allowance 1.5 (1/16) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 0.2 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16) NO Hand-look quilting Quilting stitch made to look like hand quilting stitch 0.0 (0) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0 - 4.0 (1/16 - 3/16) NO Quilting applique zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch for quilting and sewing on applique quilt pieces 3.5 (1/8) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0 - 4.0 (0 - 3/16) NO Quilting applique stitch Quilting stitch for invisible applique or attaching binding 1.5 (1/16) 0.5 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16) 1.8 (1/16) 1.0 - 4.0 (1/16 - 3/16) NO Quilting stippling Background quilting 7.0 (1/4) 1.0 - 7.0 (1/16 - 1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0 - 4.0 (1/16 - 3/16) NO ¦ Piecing Sewing two pieces of fabric together is called piecing. When cutting pieces for quilt blocks, make sure the seam allowance is 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch). Memo To change the width of the seam allowance, adjust the stitch width to change the needle position. a Press or , and the...