1 23 1 Dresden Plate 2 Stained Glass 3 Sunbonnet Sue UtilityStitches CharactersandDecorativeStitches Embroidering EditingEmbroideryPatterns Retrieving MyCustomStitch TM Maintenance ErrorMessages Troubleshooting SewingChart Patterns(Programmedin Machine) Patterns(MemoryCard) Sewing SCALLOP STITCH Stitch for decorating collars of blouses, edges of table cloths, etc. N SewingSetting Up 5 1. Attach presser foot “N”. Sew the remaining edge of the fabric so that the stitch doesn’t go right to the edge of the fabric. 1 Surface * When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitch are preset, reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing. Press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing. 2. Trim along the stitches carefully so as not to cut the stitches. * There are products in the marketplace that will “seal” the trimmed areas. This will give a more finished appearance. UtilityStitches CharactersandDecorativeStitches Embroidering EditingEmbroideryPatterns Retrieving MyCustomStitch TM Maintenance ErrorMessages Troubleshooting SewingChart Patterns(Programmedin Machine) Patterns(MemoryCard) 79 SMOCKING STITCH This stitch is used for decorative stitching on clothing. Setting UpJ J 1. Select the “ ” stitch, set the stitch length to 4.0 mm and set the thread tension to a weak setting. Then sew straight stitches at intervals of 1 cm. 1 About 1 cm (3/8”) 2. Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather, and then smooth the gathers by ironing them. 3. Attach presser foot “J” and sew over the top of the straight stitches, selecting from one of the two decorative stitches shown above. 4. Pull out the straight stitch threads. UtilityStitches CharactersandDecorativeStitches Embroidering EditingEmbroideryPatterns Retrieving MyCustomStitch TM Maintenance ErrorMessages Troubleshooting SewingChart Patterns(Programmedin Machine) Patterns(MemoryCard) Sewing PATCHWORK STITCH 5 J Setting Up 1. Match the fabric seams right sides together, join together with a straight stitch. Open seam allowance [about 1 cm (3/8”)] and press flat. 1 Straight stitch 2 Seam allowance 3 1 cm (3/8”) 4 Reverse side 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Set the center of the presser foot on the seam lines of the joined fabrics and then sew over the seam, using one of the decorative stitches shown above. 1 Surface 2 Seam UtilityStitches CharactersandDecorativeStitches Embroidering EditingEmbroideryPatterns Retrieving MyCustomStitch TM Maintenance ErrorMessages Troubleshooting SewingChart Patterns(Programmedin Machine) Patterns(MemoryCard) Sewing 81 FAGOTING Stitch for fagoting, decoration, etc. Setting UpJ 5 1. Baste the fabric onto thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer sheet. 1 Basting stitch 2 0.4 cm (3/16”) 3 Thin paper or stabilizer sheet 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Center the presser foot on the paper between the folded edges of fabric and begin sewing. 1 Basting stitch * Use thick thread. (#30) * After sewing, remove the paper. UtilityStitches CharactersandDecorativeStitches Embroidering EditingEmbroideryPatterns Retrieving MyCustomStitch TM Maintenance ErrorMessages Troubleshooting SewingChart Patterns(Programmedin Machine) Patterns(MemoryCard) Sewing DECORATIVE STITCHING Select the stitch you would like to use. Select the stitch you would like to use. Decorative stitching These stitches are used for sewing crazy quilts and for decorating hems. Shell tacking UtilityStitches CharactersandDecorativeStitches Embroidering EditingEmbroideryPatterns J SewingSetting Up 1. Attach presser foot “J”, select “ ” and set the thread tension to a strong setting. 2. Fold the fabric in half diagonally. * Use a thin fabric. 3. Drop the needle slightly to the outside of the edge of the fabric, and then start sewing. 4. Open out the fabric and iron the fold down to one side. 83 Retrieving MyCustomStitch TM Maintenance ErrorMessages Troubleshooting SewingChart Patterns(Programmedin Machine) Patterns(MemoryCard) HEM-STITCH (HEIRLOOM STITCH) Use for sewing tablecloths, decorative hems on clothes and decorative stitchingon shirt fronts. A more attractive finish can be obtained if you use the “130/705H Wing” needle when sewing these patterns. If using a wing needle and the stitch width has been set to manually, check that the needle will not touch the presser foot before starting sewing by carefully rotating the balance wheel. 1. Pull out several threads from one area on a piece of fabric. This will leave the fabric frayed in this one area. About 5 or 6 threads will leave a 3 mm (1/8”) area. “ ” hem-stitching 2. Attach presser foot “N”. With the reverse side of the fabric facing up, sew one edge of the frayed part. 3. With the back side of the fabric continuing to face you, turn the fabric and sew the other edge of the frayed part, aligning the stitches so they are parallel. 4. Illustration of finished product. UtilityStitches CharactersandDecorativeStit...