Selected practical stitches: Handlook quilt stitch54
Perfect corners
•
activate needle-stop down
and then turn work
Monofilament breaks
•
sew more slowly
•
reduce upper thread tension
slightly
TIP
Handlook quilt stitch
Quilt stitch No. 40 (activa 230 No. 33, activa 220 No. 27)
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
monofilament
30/2 cotton thread
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
Reverse pattern sole No. 1 (activa 220)
Quilt/hand stitch
for all fabrics and all types of work which should have a hand-
sewn look
Sewing test
the bobbin thread must come through to the right side:
1 stitch is visible
1 stitch is invisible (monofilament) = hand stitched effect
Upper thread tension
depending on the fabric = increase the tension (6–9)
Balance
adjust if necessary
Sewing
Quilt stitch can be sewn with any needle position
Stitch:
Needle:
Upper thread:
Bobbin thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
