SEWING THE STITCHESUtility Stitches1073h Press to cancel the free motion sewingmode.→ Rotate the handwheel toward you(counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs.i After sewing, make sure to remove thestraight stitch needle plate and presser foot“C”, and reinstall the regular needle plateand the needle plate cover.Using free motion Open Toe Quilting Foot “O”The free motion open toe quilting foot “O” is usedfor free motion quilting with zigzag or decorativestitches or for free motion quilting of straight lines onfabric with an uneven thickness. Various stitchescan be sewn using free motion open toe quilting foot“O”. For details on the stitches that can be used,refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end ofthis manual.Free motion open toe quilting foot “O”a Press to set the machine to free motionsewing mode.→ The key appears as , the quilting foot is raisedto the necessary height, and then the feed dogs arelowered for free motion sewing.Note• Free motion open toe quilting foot “O” canalso be used with the straight stitch needleplate. We recommend using free motionopen toe quilting foot “O” with free motionsewing of fabrics of uneven thicknesses.• When using the straight stitch needle plate,all straight stitches become middle needleposition stitches. You cannot change theneedle position using the width display.Memo• Normally, the feed dogs are raised forregular sewing.• Do not be discouraged with your initialresults. The technique requires practice.Memo• In order to sew with a balanced tension, itmay be necessary to adjust the upper threadtension (see page 67). Test with a samplepiece of quilting fabric.
