Decorative stitches - Application
Hand-look quilt stitch
430: Quilt stitch No. 49
440 QE: Quilt stitch No. 44, No. 60, No. 61
450: Quilt stitch No. 62
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
monofilament
30/2 cotton thread
up
430 / 440 QE: Reverse pattern foot No. 1
450: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C
Walking foot No. 50 (optional accessory for aurora 430 / 450)
Stitch:
Needle:
Upper thread:
Bobbin thread:
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
Freehand quilting
Straight stitch No. 1
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
monofilament or cotton
down
Darning foot No. 9, Quilting foot No. 24 (optional accessory)
Quilting foot No. 29 (optional accessory)
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
Hand-look quilt stitch
Suitable for all fabrics and work which
should look «hand sewn».
Sewing test
• the bobbin thread is pulled to the right
side
1 stitch is visible (bobbin thread)
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
Freehand quilting
• for all freehand quilt work
Preparation
• pin and baste top layer, batting, and
lining together
• attach the slide-on table
Holding the work
• hold the fabric with both hands like an
embroidery frame
• start in the center and work out toward
the edges
Quilting a design
• turn the work using smooth, round
movements to form the design of your
choice
Stipple quilting
• technique covers the entire surface of
the fabric
• the lines of stitching are rounded without
any sharp corners; they never cross nor
touch one another
Perfect corners
• activate Pattern end and
Needle stop down and pivot
the work
• when pivoting make sure that
the fabric does not become
distorted
Monofilament breaks
• sew more slowly
• reduce upper thread tension
slightly
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