Operation Manual

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3:9
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques
Patchwork quilt
Patchwork and quilting are traditional
handicraft techniques which were
originally used by North American
pioneer women to make use of left-over
fabric. Over the years it has developed
into a creative hobby.
Traditionally patchwork was sewn by
hand. Today your creative ideas can be
realized in a much shorter time with your
select sewing machine.
A patchwork quilt consists of three
layers of fabric, two layers of fabric with
a layer of batting sandwiched between.
Many pieces of fabric are joined together
in patterns to form the top layer of the
quilt. This is tacked to a middle layer of
polyester or cotton batting and a backing
layer.
The quilt and patchwork foot (special
accessory – see page 4:4) is particularly
helpful for sewing patchwork and
quilting. The distance of the needle to the
outer edge of the foot is 1/4 inch (6 mm)
and 1/8 inch (3 mm) to the inner edge.
And this is how it’s done:
• Cut the pieces necessary for your
quilt top, making sure to include a seam
allowance of 1/4 inch (6 mm).
• Sew the pieces together as required by
the block chosen. These squares will then
be sewn together and will form the top of
the quilt.
• Baste the À nished top of the quilt onto
the batting and the bottom quilt layer.
• Use your Pfaff select model to sew all
layers together. Work from the inside of
the quilt out. Use a straight stitch for long
seams. Use stitches such as FG or L stretch
(select 1546) to add a decorative touch.
Experiment with other stitches on a
scrap of fabric. Contact your Pfaff dealer,
library, or bookstore for more information
on quilting.