Machine stitch that looks like a hand stitch
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Machine stitch that looks like a hand stitch
I have a Elna with all the fancy stitches but I have not be able to figure out how to make a straight stitch look like a hand quilt stitch. Is there a link or anyone who can help with this question..?
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It's been so many years since I experimented with that stitch, I can't help. However, I just want you to know that it looks like a hand stitch only on the top; the back is pretty unsightly. For this reason the stitch is most suitable for wall hangings.
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It's not a special stitch on my Bernina 1240; I think any machine can do it provided you can adjust the tensions correctly. The specialty stitch for it probably just presets the tensions.
I did find this Youtube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKuoKjVepYU
Edit: I take it back about the specialty stitch, as it does look a little different than my old version.
I did find this Youtube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKuoKjVepYU
Edit: I take it back about the specialty stitch, as it does look a little different than my old version.
Last edited by Prism99; 02-25-2014 at 11:57 AM.
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Its a speciality stitch, apparently it's better if you use invisble thread in the bobbin, you shoud be able to get the stitch from your manual, its no 24 on my ancient computerised janome. Otherwise try the elna/janome site where you should get a picture of the stitch and maybe match with your model?
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I have a Pfaff 7570 with that stitch. I have to put invisible thread on top. I tighten the thread tension a lot and use a slightly longer stitch. It looks like hand quilting on both top and bottom. I also position the needle so that it stitches 1/4" to the side of the seams so it looks like hand quilting. I think you may just have to play with stitch lengths and tension to get the look you want.
good luck.
good luck.
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I have a Pfaff 7570 with that stitch. I have to put invisible thread on top. I tighten the thread tension a lot and use a slightly longer stitch. It looks like hand quilting on both top and bottom. I also position the needle so that it stitches 1/4" to the side of the seams so it looks like hand quilting. I think you may just have to play with stitch lengths and tension to get the look you want.
good luck.
good luck.
Yes, this is the formula..takes a bit of trial and error, but it does work
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