Simplicity SA200 - Manual (Page 22)

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FREE-MOTION SEWING
Darning or free-motion sewing and quilting are easily
accomplished by lowering the feed teeth and removing the
presser foot and presser foot holder [Fig. 1]. This allows
“free” movement of the fabric in any direction. There is
no need to adjust the stitch length because you will
actually be guiding the fabric movement. Use free-
motion sewing to monogram, embroider, quilt, or darn.
FREE-MOTION MONOGRAMMING
Mark the letter or letters to be monogrammed on the fabric
with a wash-out marker. Place the fabric and stabilizer
into a machine embroidery hoop. Raise the needle to its
highest position and slide the hoop under the needle.
Lower the presser foot lever.
To lock the stitching, set the width at 0, hold the needle
thread in the left hand and turn the hand wheel toward
you to draw up the bobbin thread [Fig. 2]. Holding threads
firmly, take three to five stitches in one spot. Set the stitch
width to 5. Begin sewing at a medium speed. Move the
hoop left to right, forward and backward, following the
marked letter [Fig. 3].
FREE-MOTION QUILTING
Baste or pin-baste the fabric, batting, and backing together.
It is not necessary to place this in a hoop.
Select a design already in the fabric or transfer your own
design using a template. Continue with the directions
above following the design line [Fig. 4].
DARNING
Place a stabilizer under the hole or tear.
Place the fabric under the foot. Lower the foot and sew,
moving the fabric from left to right and up and down
until the hole is completely covered [Fig. 5].
Use a thread to match the fabric color for a nearly
invisible mend.
Fig. 1
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 2
Note: Relax your shoulders and breathe while
you work. Place hands firmly around the hoop,
using your index and middle fingers to guide the
fabric. Be sure to lower the presser foot lever
before sewing!
STITCH WIDTH DROP FEED PRESSER FOOT
4-5 Lowered None
STITCH WIDTH DROP FEED PRESSER FOOT
0 Lowered None
STITCH WIDTH DROP FEED PRESSER FOOT
3-5 Lowered None