Cross Stitch; Sand Stitch; To Sew; Decorative Stitch - Janome Sewing Machine Instruction Book

Cross stitch

q Stitch Pattern:
w Thread tension dial:
e Presser foot :
* Stitch patterns 61 to 63 can also be used.
You can make beautiful designs with this embroidery stitch
pattern, in half the time it would take if embroidered by
hand. You can also combine cross stitches with the other
decorative patterns and letters or numbers for attractive
samplers and other sewing projects.
• Starting to sew
z Choose a plain close weave fabric such as linen or wool
flannel for the background fabric. If you choose light
weight fabric, use a tear away backing for support.
x Adjust the stitch width and length as you desire to
match the pattern.
c Find the center of the design, or if the design is a
border, choose a starting point.
v Count the cross stitches from the center up and
program the number. Use auto-lock to begin and end.
For example: For 2 cross stitches, press
70
Press the clear button to reprogram.
Use the placement arrow "
even rows.

Sand stitch

q Stitch Pattern:
w Thread tension dial:
e Presser foot:
The sand stitch fills in outlined embroidery designs.

• To sew

z Outline the pattern with satin stitch 4.
Set stitch length and width as you desire.
x Fill in the design with the sand stitch.
c Decrease the stitch width to fill in small spaces.
v Sew in rows, starting at the edge, until the pattern is
filled in.

Decorative stitch

q Stitch pattern:
w Thread tension dial:
e Presser foot:
* Stitch pattern 46 to 50, 52 to 60, 69, 71, 74 to 77,and
81 to 97 can also be used.
The satin stitches are used for decorative stitches on table
linens, etc. For the best sewing results, carefully align and
guide the fabric when you sew with decorative stitches.
Use a tear-way backing if necessary.
70
3 to 6
Satin stitch foot: F
" on foot F to insure straight,
78
1 to 4
Satin stitch foot: F
95
3 to 6
Satin stitch foot: F
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