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Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below.
Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Check the pattern numbers available with your
machine, and select the desired stitch.
Stitch Name
Pattern
Presser Foot
Pattern No.
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Twin Needle
Walking Foot
Reverse/
Reinforcement
Stitching
70 stitches
model
60 stitches
model
50 stitches
model
40 stitches
model
Auto Manual Auto Manual
Zigzag stitch
J05050505
Overcasting and
attaching appliqués
3.5
(1/8)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
1.4
(1/16)
0.0–4.0
(0–3/16)
Yes
(J) Yes
Reverse
J1818 - -
Appliqué quilting,
free-motion quilting,
satin stitching
3.5
(1/8)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
1.4
(1/16)
0.0–4.0
(0–3/16)
No Yes
Reinforcement
Appliqué
stitch
J13131313
Appliqué stitching
3.5
(1/8)
2.5–7.0
(3/32–1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
1.6–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
Yes
(J)
No
Reinforcement
J1919 - -
Attaching appliqués
and binding
1.5
(1/16)
0.5–3.5
(1/32–1/8)
1.8
(1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
No No
Reinforcement
J2020 - -
Attaching appliqués
and binding
1.5
(1/16)
0.5–3.5
(1/32–1/8)
1.8
(1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
No No
Reinforcement
Piecing
straight stitch
J15151515
Piecing straight
stitching (with a seam
allowance of 6.5
mm(1/4 inch) from
the right edge of the
presser foot)
5.5
(7/32)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.0
(1/16)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
No No
Reinforcement
J1616 - -
Piecing straight
stitching (with a seam
allowance of 6.5
mm(1/4 inch) from
the left edge of the
presser foot)
1.5
(1/16)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.0
(1/16)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
No Yes
Reinforcement
Joining stitch
J23231919
Patchwork stitching
and decorative stitch-
ing
4.0
(3/16)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
1.2
(1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
Yes
(J)
No
Reinforcement
J24242020
Patchwork stitching,
decorative stitching
and sewing overcast-
ing on both pieces of
fabrics, such as with
tricot
5.0
(3/16)
2.5–7.0
(3/32–1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
Yes
(J)
No
Reinforcement
J25252121
Patchwork stitching
and decorative stitch-
ing
5.0
(3/16)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
1.2
(1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
Yes
(J)
No
Reinforcement
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Do not use reverse stitching.
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