7 Selecting the needle........................................................................................60
7.1 Checking the needle..................................................................................60
7.2 Inserting a needle......................................................................................61
7.3 Needle and thread table............................................................................64
8 Inserting the bobbin.........................................................................................67
8.1 Why use W6 bobbins?...............................................................................67
8.2 Removing the bobbin.................................................................................67
8.3 Winding the bobbin....................................................................................68
8.4 Inserting a plastic bobbin in the hook race.................................................70
8.5 Using the upper thread to pull up the lower thread....................................72
9 What do I do with the upper thread?................................................................74
9.1 Threading the upper thread.......................................................................74
9.2 Using the needle threader.........................................................................77
9.3 Using the upper thread to pull up the lower thread....................................79
10 Sewing a test seam........................................................................................81
10.1 Sewing a test seam using straight stitch as an example..........................81
10.2 Backtacking options.................................................................................84
10.2.1 Sewing in reverse.............................................................................84
10.2.2 Automatic tie-off, Automatic tie-off and cut........................................85
11 Using a pattern...............................................................................................87
11.1 Overview of patterns................................................................................88
11.2 Using a pattern........................................................................................88
11.2.1 Straight stitch....................................................................................94
11.2.2 Stretch straight stitch.........................................................................96
11.2.3 Triple pierced seat seam...................................................................97
11.2.4 Quilting stitches.................................................................................98
11.2.5 Zigzag stitch......................................................................................98
11.2.6 Flat stitch.........................................................................................100
11.2.7 Stretch zigzag stitch........................................................................101
11.2.8 Overcasting / overlock.....................................................................103
11.2.9 Scalloped hem................................................................................106
11.2.10 Stretch, non-stretch blind stitch.....................................................107
11.2.11 Sewing buttonholes.......................................................................109
11.2.12 Automatic bar tack.........................................................................113
11.2.13 Patches / Patchwork......................................................................116
11.2.14 Antique and nostalgia stitches.......................................................118
11.2.15 Dekorative stitches........................................................................119
11.2.16 Satin stitch.....................................................................................121
11.2.17 Sewing in zippers (centre / concealed)..........................................123
11.2.18 Sewing with the twin needle..........................................................128
11.2.19 Sewing on buttons.........................................................................131
11.2.20 Sewing decorative stitches and letters..........................................134
11.2.21 Darning / Freehand embroidery.....................................................144
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