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Decorative Applications
Sideways-Motion Stitches
Monogram
Sideways-motion patterns are large patterns in which ►
the feed dog not only feeds the fabric forwards and
backwards, but also sideways
Sideways-motion patterns are indicated with four ►
arrows, and their size is given in mm in the Stitch
Altering Area
start (green dot) and end (red cross) are visible in the
►
Stitch-Alterating Area
Sewing Sideways-Motion Stitch Patterns
use the slide-on table to increase your sewing surface ►
when sewing, make sure that the fabric is guided evenly ►
and gently, without bumping into anything or getting
caught
it is important to let the sewing computer sew without ►
pulling, pushing or holding the fabric back
before beginning to sew, mark a line that will serve as
►
an aid for parallel guiding while you sew
Sideways-Motion Stitch Patterns and Func-
tions
most Sideways-motion stitch patterns can be combined ►
with all functions that are active on the screen (e.g.
mirroring)
many Sideways-motion stitch patterns cannot be altered ►
in terms of size (recognizable by different color of stitch
length and width display)
with Connection Stitches
Monogram initials can be assembled and connection ►
stitches added for special effects
Sample
It always pays to sew a sample with the
actually used thread, fabric and the stabilizer
of the project!