Quilting Options; Edge Guide/Quilting Bar; Free-Motion Quilting - Singer S18 Instruction Manual

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Quilting Options

Edge Guide/Quilting Bar

This quilt bar attaches to the back of the presser foot
holder. This allows you to use this accessory with a variety
of feet. Select the best foot for the stitch pattern you want
to sew. The bar can also be used as an edge guide for
sewing deep hems.
Machine Setting
Stitch pattern:
Thread tension: 2-6
Presser foot:
Foot pressure:
2
Reduce the presser foot pressure to "2" for better
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maneuverability if sewing on bulky fabric.
How to attach bar
Loosen the screw on the back of the presser foot holder.
Insert the quilting bar into the opening and slide the quilting
bar to set the width of the seams.
Tighten the screw.
How to Sew
Mark the first row of stitching on the fabric using a fabric
marking tool appropriate for the fabric being sewn. Turn
the quilting bar up and away from the fabric. Stitch on the
marked line.
Start next row by lowering the quilting bar onto the first row
stitched. Sew while keeping the bar on that previous row of
stitching.

Free-motion Quilting

Quilting the multiple layers of a quilt can be done with free-
motion sewing. Free-motion sewing movement is done
with feed dogs dropped. Stitches are formed while moving
the fabric manually. A common type of free-motion sewing
is stipple quilting.
Machine Setting
Stitch pattern:
Thread tension: 2-6
Presser foot:
Foot pressure:
Feed dog:
Attach the Darning/Embroidery foot P-2.
Turn to page 31 for how to attach the foot.
Baste or pin the multiple layers of the quilt together.
Draw a quilt design on the top fabric with a fabric marker
appropriate for the type of fabric being stitched.
Move the quilt layers slowly and evenly under the foot while
stitching on the marked design. The distance between
stitches should be approximately 1/8".
CAUTION
Do not pull the fabric while stitching. This may deflect the
needle causing it to break.
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01 (Mode 1)
General purpose foot A
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1 Screw
2 Opening on the presser foot holder
3 Quilting bar
4 Space of the seams
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Darning/Embroidery foot P-2
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Dropped