User manual TOYOTA QUILT 50

[. . . ] Nameplate When calling for service, please notice the MODEL or TYPE that is described on the back of your sewing machine. When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Do not place or store sewing machine where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. [. . . ] (When the machine is equipped with drop feed lever) Drop feed lever (fig C) Lowering the feed teeth will enable you to control the feeding of fabric by yourself. To release drop feed lever, push the lever to the right, and the feed teeth will return to their postion. (When the machine is equipped with presser foot pressure) Presser foot pressure adjustment knob (fig A) The presser foot pressure is adjusted by turning the dial at the top of the machine. Thick fabric sewing (Particularly Denim) When sewing thick fabric or the thick part of the fabric as shown in (fig B), it is important to sew slowly and use the proper needle size (refer page 63). Especially, at the points that the thickness changes (fig B-), sew slowly by rotating the handwheel by hand. Be sure that the declutch knob in the handwheel is into the ( ) direction. Better looking zigzag stitches require less upper tension than straight stitching. Stretch Stitching The following stitches shown (fig B) can be used with stretch and knit fabrics. Be sure that the declutch knob in the handwheel is into the ( ) direction. For neater finish, it is preferable to pin and press the hem before sewing. Sew on the fold, so that straight stitches are made on the hem edge, and the zigzag just catches only one or two threads of fold. Be sure that the declutch knob in the handwheel is into the ( ) direction. Set the seam allowance under the presser foot with the edge of fabric in the line with side of the presser foot. (fig F) NOTE For thick fabric (particularly denim), use wide zigzag stitch, for light fabric, use narrow zigzag stitch. Overcasting For thick and elastic material, or very fine material: Overcasting prevents edge of fabric from fraying. Be sure that the declutch knob in the handwheel is into the ( ) direction. Set the seam allowance under the presser foot with the edge of fabric in the line with side of the presser foot. Be sure that the declutch knob in the handwheel is into the ( ) direction. (fig D) NOTE To prevent edges from fraying, sew so that the right side stitches drop outside the edge of the fabric. Be sure that the declutch knob in the handwheel is into the ( ) direction. Gather fabric towards the knots while holding the other end of lower thread. 5) Position the presser foot holder and tighten the presser foot screw. [. . . ] Align the edges of the fabrics with the inside edge of the right side of the presser foot. When pivoting at a corner, stop when the fabric edge is even with the middle red line on the foot. Open Toe Appliqué Foot Open Toe Appliqué Foot Use the Open Toe Appliqué Foot when doing appliqué or decorative stitches, to be able to see the stitching line better, and to allow the foot to feed smoothly over the build up of the satin stitching. Be sure that the declutch knob in the handwheel is into the ( ) direction. [. . . ]