User manual ELNA XQUISIT 2

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL 09. 04 ­ English Elna International Corp. SA Printed in JAPAN www. elna. com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: Your Elna Xquisit II computerized sewing/embroidery machine is designed and constructed for HOUSEHOLD use only. Read all instructions before using this machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electrical shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. [. . . ] Insert a universal needle size 100/16, 110/18 or a wing needle. A wing needle is wider than a regular needle. Turn the handwheel a few times to ensure needle does not touch needle plate. If needle touches needle plate, narrow the stitch width. Sew over the design line. 75 Drawn Work and Fringing Drawn work and fringing add a special touch on table linens and shawls. Choose a firm, woven fabric like linen where threads can be removed easily. 1. Determine width of the drawn work and remove one yarn or fabric thread at each end. 2. Sew down right side, guiding fabric so left hand stitches fall in open space. 3. After finishing left side, turn fabric around 180º. Remove yarn or fabric threads between the stitching. 76 Bridging (Fagoting) Two folded edges are joined together by threads over an open area. Use linen, cotton or blend of linen/cotton. (Create Richelieu trim with 2/11. ) 1. Thread machine, needle and bobbin with a fine embroidery thread (50 weight or finer). Fold and press under seam allowance to wrong side of both fabrics. Baste folded edge of fabrics parallel to each other on top of thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer. Center stitching over paper/fabrics, catching the folded edge of fabrics. Remove paper or wash away stabilizer and take out basting stitches. 77 Quilting Patchwork On-screen manual ­ see stitch 3/02 Your patchwork piecing seams need to have a consistent 1/4" seam allowance. Needle position to edge of standard foot A is 1/4". Depending on your sewing habits, you may prefer to change the key to 7. 0. A fun method of decorating your quilt (often called "Crazy Quilting") is to sew a patchwork stitch over the open seam. After seam is sewn, press seam allowance open. Sew patchwork stitch on right side of fabric, centering it over the seam line. Quilt Guide Quilting is produced by stitching two layers of fabric together with batting (wadding) in-between to add dimension and warmth. Traditionally used for bedspreads, quilting is now used for crafts, garments and home decorating. [. . . ] The stitch length is too long for the fabric. The foot pressure dial is not adjusted correctly. The fabric is not pulled taut in the embroidery frame. Stabilizer is not being used for fine or stretch fabrics. [. . . ]