Gathering; Utility Sewing; Straight Stitch; Lightning Stitch (Stretch Stitch) - Husqvarna Quilt Designer II User Manual

Utility Sewing

Stitch d-Card A includes Utility Stitches. Utility stitches are the
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stitches selected by the Sewing Advisor and a row of additional
stitches which are described on the following pages. When you have
inserted the Stitch d-Card in the machine (see page 17), touch the
picture of the stitch to select it.
If needed, make adjustments in stitch length and width in the
ADJUST Menu and change thread tension and presser foot pressure
in the SET Menu.

Straight Stitch

Touch: Woven medium in the Sewing Advisor. Insert
Stitch d-Card A and select Straight Stitch (A
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Your Quilt Designer II will automatically make the
stan dard settings. The Touch Screen will show you
all in for ma tion you need to get the best result.

Lightning Stitch (Stretch Stitch)

Touch: Stretch light in the Sewing Advisor and
select Stretch Stitch (A 05) from the Stitch d-Card A
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Your Quilt Designer II will au to mat i cal ly make the
stan dard set tings. The Touch Screen will show you
all information you need to get the best result.
Straight stitch can also be used for
topstitching. For a more visible topstitch,
lengthen the stitch and use heav i er thread with larg er
size nee dle. The Light ning Stitch is ideal for top-
stitch ing in light stretch fab rics.

Gathering

A basting stitch is also used for gathering.
• Touch to select stitch length of 3.5
to 6.0 for gathering. Use shorter stitch length for
light er weight fabrics.
• Place a single thickness of fabric under the press er
foot and stitch.
• Stitch a second row next to the fi rst.
• Pull both bobbin threads to gather fabric. Be
ca re ful not to pull them out.
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Utility Garment Sewing
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