Innov-is XV8500D

FAQs & Troubleshooting

How do I sew decorative stitching using yarn, etc.? (Zigzag Couching )

You can easily sew decorative stitching using yarn, etc.

When using yarn, we recommend selecting yarn of weight 4 (MEDIUM ). If the yarn is extremely thin or thick, has an unusual shape (flat or furry), or more than 2 yarn, the best finishing results may not be achieved, or injuries or damage may result.

Sew test stitches on the fabric before sewing on your project.
We recommend using a stabilizer material when sewing stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave, or fabrics which cause fabric shrinkage.

Prepare for the Zigzag Couching

Attach the spool stand to the machine.

>> Refer to “Using the Spool Stand”
Insert the top left yarn guide into the slot on the top left of the machine.

(1) Slot
Press to lock all keys and buttons.
Attach the dual feed foot to the machine without attaching the toe of the couching dual feed foot.
>> Refer to “Attaching the Dual Feed Foot”
Pass the yarn, etc. through the telescopic thread guide and the yarn guide (1) to (2).
Thread the yarn, etc. to the couching toe. Pass the yarn through the loop in the yarn threader wire needle and then pass the threader from top to bottom through the hole on the couching toe.
Attach the toe of the couching dual feed foot shown below to the dual feed foot.
Pull out the yarn for about 100 mm (4 inches) to the back of the machine.
Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

Sewing Zigzag Couching

Select .
Measure the width of the yarn, etc. and set the stitch width according to the width of the yarn, etc.
- Make sure that there are enough width to wrap over the yarn, etc.
- You can adjust the stitch width while checking the camera view. Refer to “Checking the Needle Location in the Screen”.
  
  (1) Zigzag stitch
  
  (2) Yarn
Rotate the handwheel to set the needle in the sewing start position. Start sewing on the right side of the yarn.
Make sure that the yarn, etc. passes straight through the slit in the back of the toe of the couching dual feed foot, and then lower the presser foot.

(1) Sit
Set the sewing speed to the medium speed.
Press “Start/Stop” button to start sewing.

While lightly holding down the fabric with both hands, adjust the sewing direction.
- The multi-function foot controller can also be very useful for sharp angle sewing when set to single stitch sewing. For details on the “multi-function foot controller”, refer to "How do I use the Multi-function foot controller?".
- Pivoting is also useful when rotating fabric with both hands.
- When guideline marker is set to on, it is easy to sew zigzag couching straight.