Menu S 4-Way Stitches - Viking Designer I User Manual

Menu S
4-Way Stitches
The four way mending stitch allows you to
stitch several sturdy stitches in four different
directions. You have a choice of 15 different 4-
way stitches. You can select the one that is per-
fect for the weight and type of fabric. This is es-
pecially helpful when patching pant legs on the
free arm. The 4-Way stitches are pro gram med at
a fi xed length and width.
Fabric: Woven heavy, two pieces, one a patch
Touch: Woven heavy on your Sewing Advisor,
Menu S - 4-way stitches, Stitch S8.
Snap on: Presser foor S as recommended.
Use: Size 80 needle as recommended.
Sew:
• Place the patch on the larger fabric in position
un der the pres ser foot.
• The machine begins to sew across the top of
the patch from the top left corner. A stitch
will appear on the Color Touch Screen to in-
dicate sewing direction.
• Touch Pivot
Step on the foot control. The Sen sor Foot lo-
wers automatically.
• Sew across the top and touch the 4-way sym-
bol or to change sewing direction.
The direction of the stitch on the screen will
change.
• Sew down the side of the patch. Continue
sewing aro und the patch, touching
to change sewing direction
• Touch .
Note: Depending on which stitch you are using,
the corners may be irregular if changing sewing
direction without completing the stitch fi rst. To sew
beautiful corners with 4-way stitches, press
before changing sewing direction. This will com-
plete the current stitch before changing direction.
Another alternative is to change the sewing direction
without stopping the sewing machine.
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and adjust fabric if necessary.
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