Echo Quilting Using The Free-Motion Echo Quilting Foot "E - Brother Sewing Machine Operation Manual

Echo Quilting Using the Free-motion
Echo Quilting Foot "E"
Sewing quilting lines at equal distances around a motif
is called echo quilting. The quilting lines, which appear
as ripples that echo away from the motif, are the
distinguishing characteristic of this quilting style. Use
the free-motion echo quilting foot "E" for echo quilting.
Using the measurement on the presser foot as a guide,
sew around the motif at a fixed interval.
We recommend attaching the foot controller and sewing at
a consistent speed. Remember that you can also gain
greater control by moving the horizontal speed dial to the
medium location and using the foot controller.
Free-motion echo quilting foot "E" measurement
a
6.4 mm (approx. 1/4 inch)
b
9.5 mm (approx. 3/8 inch)
CAUTION
• With free-motion quilting, control the feeding
speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed. If the
fabric is moved faster than the sewing speed, the
needle may break or other damage may result.
Memo
• When starting to sew, the internal sensor detects the
thickness of the fabric, and the quilting foot is raised to the
height specified in the machine settings screen. Press
to display "FREE MOTION FOOT HEIGHT"
on P. 2 of the settings screen. Press
select the height that the quilting foot is raised. Increase
the setting by pressing
very stretchy fabric, so that it is easier to sew.
• In order to sew with a balanced tension, it may be
necessary to adjust the upper thread tension. Test
with a sample piece of quilting fabric.
or to
, for example, when sewing
a
Press to set the machine to free-motion
sewing mode.
→ The key appears as
raised to the necessary height for free-motion
sewing.
b
Select .
c
Remove the presser foot.
d
Remove the presser foot holder and the
screw.
e
Position the free-motion echo quilting foot
"E" on the left side of the presser bar with the
holes in the quilting foot and presser bar
aligned.
f
Tighten the screw.
, and the quilting foot is
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