Quilting (Free Motion) - JUKI HZL-F series Instruction Manual

F600 / F400

Quilting (free motion)

Setscrew for
presser foot holder
Presser foot
holder
Setscrew for presser foot
69
70
Pattern No. Direct 1
Presser
Quilt presser foot (Q)
foot
Presser
bar
Screw
1 mm
It is called free motion quilting when moving the fabrics freely
towards any directions without using the feed dog of sewing
machine.
When the feed dog is lowered (drop feed condition), it is
possible to sew various curves and/or any directions by
moving the fabrics by hands.
1
Put top layer of fabric with patchwork
and/or appliqué, quilting cotton and
bottom fabric together by using pin or
basting stitches.
2
Assemble the quilt presser foot.
Raise the presser bar. Loosen the setscrew for presser
foot holder and remove the presser foot holder. (Refer
to page 13)
Set the quilting foot and tighten the setscrew for
presser foot.
3
Move the drop feed knob to the right hand
side.
Feed dog is now down.
4
Place the fabric underneath the presser
foot and lower the presser foot.
5
Adjust the height of presser foot
according to the thickness of the fabrics
by screw. When the height is 1mm from
the surface of the fabrics, it will be easier
to move the fabrics without interference.
Attention
Turn OFF the power switch
before replacing the presser
foot.