Free Motion Quilting

With free motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered by touching , so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction.
For free motion quilting, use free motion open toe quilting foot “O” and set the machine to free motion sewing mode. In this mode, the presser foot is raised to the necessary height for free motion sewing.
We recommend attaching the foot controller and sewing at a consistent speed. You can adjust the sewing speed with the speed control slide on the machine.

CAUTION

With free motion quilting, control the feeding speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed. If the fabric is moved faster than the sewing speed, the needle may break and cause injury.

  • When starting to sew, the internal sensor detects the thickness of the fabric, and the quilting foot is raised to the height specified in the machine settings screen. Touch to display [Free Motion Foot Height] of the settings screen. Touch or to select the height that the quilting foot is raised above the fabric.

  • In order to sew with a balanced tension, it may be necessary to adjust the upper thread tension. Test with a sample piece of fabric that is similar to your chosen fabric.

  • Do not be discouraged with your initial results. The technique requires practice.

The free motion open toe quilting foot “O” is used for free motion quilting with zigzag or decorative stitches or for free motion quilting of straight lines on fabric with an uneven thickness. Various stitches can be sewn using free motion open toe quilting foot “O”. For details on the stitches that can be used, refer to the following link.

Stitch Chart

  1. Touch to set the machine to free motion sewing mode.

    • The key appears as , the quilting foot is raised to the necessary height, and then the feed dogs are lowered for free motion sewing.

  2. Select a stitch.

  3. Remove the presser foot holder.

    Removing/Attaching the Presser Foot Holder

  4. Attach free motion open toe quilting foot “O” by positioning the pin of the foot above the needle clamp screw and aligning the lower-left of the foot and the presser bar.

    1. Pin
    2. Needle clamp screw
    3. Presser bar

    Make sure that the free motion open toe quilting foot “O” is not slanted.

  5. Hold the free motion open toe quilting foot “O” in place with your right hand, and tighten the presser foot holder screw using the disc-shaped screwdriver with your left hand.

    1. Presser foot holder screw
    CAUTION

    Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the disc-shaped screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle may touch the free motion open toe quilting foot “O”, causing the needle to break and causing injury.

  6. Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut, and then move the fabric at a consistent pace in order to sew uniform stitches roughly 2.0-2.5 mm (approx. 1/16 - 3/32 inch) in length.

    1. Stitch

  7. Touch to cancel the free motion sewing mode.

    • Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs.

    It is also recommended to use the stitch regulator (sold separately).

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