Variable Zigzag - Janome Continental M7 Professional Instruction Book

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q-M q-L w-M
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Variable Zigzag

This unique feature allows you to control zigzag width
with the knee lifter.
Select q-M or q-L, using the darning foot PD-H for
sewing quilt layers. Guide the fabric with your hands
while sewing.
Select w-M or w-L, using the clear view free quilt foot
QV or variable zigzag foot QZ (refer to page 112 for how
to attach the foot) for sewing flat and firm fabrics. Guide
the fabric with your hands while sewing.
Select e-M or e-L, using the satin stitch foot for sewing
variable zigzag stitches.
The fabric is fed by the feed dog and the stitch width can
be varied with the knee lifter.
Attach a stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric if
needed.
Sew at slow to medium speed while guiding the fabric
with your hands and controlling the stitch width with your
knee.
NOTE:
When the machine stops, you can raise and lower the
presser foot with the knee lifter.
Purple tip needle is recommended for free motion
quilting to prevent skipped stitch.
Maximum Zigzag Width Adjustment
The maximum zigzag width can be limited to suit your
sewing needs.
Press the "+" or "–" key beside the maximum zigzag
width setting r to limit the maximum zigzag width to your
preference.
For the variable zigzag stitches with the satin stitch foot F
or darning foot PD-H, press the adjust key t to open the
maximum zigzag width setting.
r Maximum zigzag width setting
t Adjust key
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