Operation Manual

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Sewing stitches - Practical-/Quiltstitch
Handlook Quilting Stitch
Reverse pattern foot/sole No. 1
Handlook quilting stitch
Suitable for all fabrics and work which should look «hand sewn».
Test sewing
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the bobbin thread must come through to the right side
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1 stitch is visible (bobbin thread)
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1 stitch is invisible (monofilament) = hand-look effect
Upper thread tension
Depending on the fabric = increase the tension (6-9).
Balance
Adjust stitch with the Balance if necessary.
Perfect corners
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activate Pattern end and Needle stop down and pivot the work
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when pivoting make sure that the fabric does not become
distorted
Monofilament breaks
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sew more slowly
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reduce upper thread tension slightly
Darning foot No. 9 */**/***
Basting stitch
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for all work which requires a very long stitch
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for basting seams, hems, quilts, etc.
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temporary joining
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easy to remove
Preparation
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lower the feed-dog
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pin work at a right angle to basting direction to prevent the layers from
slipping
Basting
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position work under the presser foot and sew one stitch; hold threads when
starting to sew
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pull work from behind to the required length of the stitch
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sew one stitch and repeat the procedure
Securing/fixing the thread
Sew a few short basting stitches at the beginning and end of a
seam.
Thread
Use a fine darning thread for basting as it is easier to remove.
Basting Stitch
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