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Decorative Stitches
Bobbin-Play Sewing
Reduce the winding speed to wind decorative threads on the bobbin.
Free motion sewing
The bobbin can be filled different thread material. For free-motion stitching to
add texture. This method is similar to «normal» free-motion sewing, but is done
on the wrong side of the fabric.
Depending on thread thickness, use the tool contained in the accessories to
loosen the lower-thread tension (see page 31). Very thick thread must be
wound onto the bobbin by hand (clockwise), then drawn through the hole in the
hook with the threader (in accessories).
Reinforce the area to be sewn with embroidery stabilizer. The design can be
drawn on the wrong side of the fabric. You can also draw the design on the
front of the fabric, then follow the lines with a freely guided straight stitch and
polyester, cotton or rayon thread. The rows of stitching are visible on the right
side of the fabric, and serve as reference lines for the bobbin-thread sewing.
The BSR function can be used for bobbin-thread sewing. Guide your project at
uniform speed evenly under the needle, follow the lines of the design. Remove
the stabilizer after you finish sewing.
Sew a sample first to check what the result looks like on the wrong side of the
fabric. If necessary, adjust the tension of the upper and lower thread.
Sewing decorative stitches
Not all decorative stitches are suitable for this technique. Simple decorative
stitches provide best results. Avoid compact stitch types and satin stitches.
The Open Embroidery foot No. 20 or No. 20D (optional accessory) is ideal for
this technique.
̶ adjust stitch length and width settings (widen, lengthen) so that nice results
are also achieved when sewing with thicker threads
̶ using the long stitch function results in a less dense stitch pattern
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