Sewing With The Dual Feed Device - ELNA eXpressive 900 Instruction Manual

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Sewing with the dual feed device

Patterns U1 to U4 and Q1 to Q7 can be sewn with the
dual feed device.
The dual feed device is extremely effective when sewing
hard to feed materials such as PVC coated fabric or
leather.
It also eliminates layer slippage.
The following 4 types of dual feed feet are available in the
standard accessories.
q Dual feed foot AD (twin):
For regular sewing with dual feed
w Dual feed foot VD (single):
For sewing narrow areas with dual feed
e Dual feed quilt piecing foot OD (twin):
For 1/4" seam piecing with dual feed
r Dual feed zipper foot ED (single):
For zipper application with dual feed
Attach the desired dual feed foot to the respective dual
feed holder and attach them to the machine (refer to page
19).
Press the dual feed key and select the desired pattern.
NOTE:
The patterns not suitable for dual feed sewing are grayed
out.
The dual feed key will gray out or not be indicated if you
selected a pattern not suitable for dual feed sewing.
Place the fabric under the foot and lower the needle at
the point where you wish to start.
Start sewing at medium speed.
When seaming plaid fabrics, match the plaids of the
upper and lower layers and pin them together.
Remove the pins as you sew.
Dual feed balancing dial
The dual feed balancing dial should be set at "0",
however you may need to adjust the dual feed balance
depending on the type of fabric.
Check the feed balance by test sewing on a scrap piece
of the fabric you intend to use.
(A): If the lower layer puckers, turn the dual feed
balancing dial toward "+".
(B): If the upper layer puckers, turn the dual feed
balancing dial toward "–".
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w Lower layer
e Dual feed balancing dial
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