Zigzag stitches, Overcasting (using a zigzag stitch), Appliqué (using a zigzag stitch) – Baby Lock Destiny (BLDY) Instruction & Reference Guide-Part1 User Manual

Page 124: Patchwork (for crazy quilt), Sewing curves (using a zigzag stitch)

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SEWING THE STITCHES

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Zigzag Stitches

Zigzag stitches are useful for overcasting,
appliqué, patchwork, and many other
applications.
Select a stitch, and attach presser foot “J”.
If the stitch which you select has a double mark
“ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew
reverse stitches by holding the “Reverse Stitch”
button. (see page 83)
If the stitch which you select has a dot mark “ ” at
the top of the key display, you can sew
reinforcement stitches by holding the
“Reinforcement Stitch” button (see page 83).

a

Select a stitch.

b

Attach presser foot “J”.

Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch)

Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric
while positioning the right-hand side needle drop
point just outside the edge of the fabric.

a Needle drop position

Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch)

Attach the appliqué material using a temporary
spray adhesive or basting, and then sew it.

*

Sew a zigzag stitch while positioning the right-hand
side needle drop point just outside the edge of the
fabric.

Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt)

Turn back the desired width of fabric and position it
over the lower fabric, then sew so that the stitch
bridges both pieces of fabric.

Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag

Stitch)

Shorten the stitch length setting to obtain a fine
stitch. Sew slowly, keeping the seams parallel with
the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the
curve.

Stitch

Stitch name

Presser foot

Zigzag stitch

Zigzag stitch

Zigzag stitch (Right)

Zigzag stitch (Left)

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