I Piecing; I Quilting - Brother NC21SE Operation Manual

SEWING THE STITCHES

I Piecing

Sewing two pieces of fabric together is called
piecing. When cutting pieces for quilt blocks, make
sure the seam allowance is 6.5 mm (approx.
1/4 inch).
a a a a
Select
"J".
b b b b
Align the edge of the fabric with the edge of
the presser foot, and start sewing.
* To sew a 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) seam allowance
along the left edge of the presser foot with
selected, the width should be set to 5.5 mm (approx.
7/32 inch).
a 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch)
* To sew a 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) seam allowance
along the left edge of the presser foot with
selected, the width should be set to 1.5 mm (approx.
1/32 inch).
a 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch)
* To change the needle position, use
the width display.
Memo
Using a straight stitch (middle needle position)
makes it easier to sew smoothly (see page
63).
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or and attach presser foot
a
J
a
J

I Quilting

Sewing together the quilt top, batting, and backing is
called quilting. You can sew the quilt with the
walking foot to keep the quilt top, batting, and
backing from sliding. The walking foot has a set of
feed dogs that move together with the feed dogs in
the needle plate during sewing.
For straight line quilting, use the walking foot and
the straight stitch needle plate. Always select a
straight stitch (middle needle position) when using
the straight stitch needle plate.
a a
a a
Select
b b b b
Attach the walking foot (see page 38).
c c c c
Place one hand on each side of the presser
foot to hold the fabric secure while sewing.
Memo
• Sew at slow to medium speed.
• Do not sew in reverse or use stitches that
require side ways or reverse feeding.
Always check to be sure that your quilting
surface is securely basted before beginning
to sew. Specialized machine quilt needles
and threads are also available for machine
quilting.
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