Selecting Stitching; Cross-stitches ; Press - Page 74

UTILITY STITCHES 

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Selecting Stitching

You can select any of the various types of stitching available.

Stitch types

A total of 8 groups of stitch types (utility stitches, 
decorative stitches, satin stitches, cross-stitches, 
decorative satin stitches and 3 types of character 
stitches) are available.
For details on the types of stitches available, refer to 
“Stitch Settings” (page 128).

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Utility stitches 

There are 67 utility stitches, including straight 
stitches, overcasting stitches and buttonhole 
stitches.

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Decorative stitches 

There are 31 decorative stitches, including hearts, 
leaves and flowers.

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Satin stitches 

There are 16 satin stitches.

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Cross-stitches 

There are 5 types of cross-stitches.

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Decorative satin stitches 

There are 10 decorative satin stitches.

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Character stitch—Gothic font 

There are 55 characters, including letters, 
symbols and numbers, in the Gothic font.

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Character stitch—Script font 

There are 55 characters, including letters, 
symbols and numbers, in the Script font.

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Character stitch—Outline style 

There are 55 characters, including letters, 
symbols and numbers, in the outline style.

Selecting stitching

Using the operation panel keys, select the desired 
stitch from those shown in the LCD. Twelve of the 
most often used utility stitches can quickly be 
selected with the stitch keys.
When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight 
stitch (left needle position) is selected.

1

Determine the stitch that you wish to use.

• Refer to “Stitch types” (at the left).

2

Determine which presser foot should be used 
with the selected stitch.

The presser feet are stored in the accessory 
compartment.
• For details on the stitches that can be sewn 

with the twin needle, refer to “Stitch 
Settings” (page 128).

3

Attach the presser foot.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser 

foot” (page 37).

4

Turn on the sewing machine.

X

The straight stitch (left needle position) is 
shown selected in the LCD.

5

Press 

 (stitch selection key) in the 

operation panel.

To select a stitch using the stitch keys, press the 
key of the desired stitch.
Continue with step 

0

.

X

The screen containing the various types of 
stitches appears.