Couching

You can easily sew decorative effects using yarn.

CAUTION

• When using yarn, we recommend selecting yarn of weight 4 (MEDIUM ). Medium yarn is often referred to as worsted weight, 20 knitted stitches per 10 cm, or 9-11 wraps per inch. The diameter of the yarn is approximately 2-3 mm (approx. 1/12-1/8 inch). If the yarn is extremely thin or thick, has an unusual shape (flat or furry), or more than 2 yarns, the best finishing results may not be achieved, or injuries or damage may result.

Prepare for Couching

1. Attach the spool stand to the machine.

   At this time, do not raise the telescopic thread guide shaft.

   

   Refer to Assembling the Spool Stand.

2. Insert the yarn guide into the slot on the top left of the machine.

   

3. Touch to lock all keys and buttons, and then raise the presser foot lever.

4. Attach the compact dual feed to the machine without attaching the couching dual feed foot.

   Refer to Attaching the Compact Dual Feed Foot.

   

5. Pass the yarn through the telescopic thread guide and the yarn guide (1) to (2).

   
   • Make sure that the yarn does not become entangled as you work.

6. Thread the yarn through the couching dual feed foot.
   Pass the yarn through the loop in the yarn threader, and then pass the threader from top to bottom through the hole on the couching dual feed foot.

   

7. Attach the couching dual feed foot shown below to the compact dual feed.

   

8. Pull out the yarn for about 10 cm (approx. 4 inches) to the back of the machine.

9. Touch to unlock all keys and buttons.

10. Thread the machine with the upper thread.

    • Do not use the spool stand for upper thread. Otherwise thread may tangle with yarn.

Sewing Couching

1. Select .

2. Measure the width of the yarn and set the stitch width according to the width of the yarn.

   
   • Make sure that there is enough width to wrap over the yarn.
     

3. Rotate the handwheel to set the needle in the sewing start position. Start sewing on the right side of the yarn.

4. Make sure that the yarn passes straight through the channel in the back of the couching dual feed foot, and then lower the presser foot.

   
   1. Channel
      • Pull off an appropriate amount of yarn from the ball or skein so the yarn does not become taut.

5. Set the sewing speed to a medium speed.

   

6. 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. (Using Advanced Multi-Function Foot Controller)
   • Pivoting is also useful when rotating fabric with both hands. (Pivoting)
   • When guideline marker is set to on, it is easy to sew couching straight. (Specify the Guidelines)