Creative embroidery, Samples of creative embroidery, Samples of embroidery – SINGER W8931 User Manual

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CREATIVE EMBROIDERY

Be sure zigzag presser foot and, zigzag needle plate are in place.
TEe satin stitcE, Fig. 22, wiucE is really just a very

short zigzag stitch, and the basis for most embroidery,
obtained by setting the stitch length as near the 0 as pos­
sible without stopping the feeding action.

' Adjusting the stitch width.

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To stitch continuously at one width of zigzag stitching, set zigzag width stop (Fig. 13) to

O the chosen stitch width number. Should you wish to move freely between any two widths,

such as

2Vo

and 5, in doing free-hand embroidery or buttonholes.

The

2V2

width will be produced until the zigzag knob (Fig. 13) is moved to the 5 width.

Embroidery patterns.

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With the machine set for a short stitch length, dif­

ferent designs can be made by turning the stitch width

or zigzag knob back and forth between 0 and 5 or any
other combination of widths. Try setting the stop at 1
and 5, various other numbers.

Set a rhythm for yourself and then proceed. After

a while you will become quite skillful, varying your
designs by the speed of the machine, stitch lengh and
width and the manipulation of the lever.

SAMPLES OF CREATIVE EMBROIDERY

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A.

Sew a few stitches at 5 width, then allow knob

to spring back to 0 for a short period. Count, if necess-
ry, to establish a rhythm.

B. Set stop at 2 then move knob slowly between niimbers 2 and 5 rather fast.

C. Set stop at 1. Gradually move knob from 1 to 5, allowing it to snap back quickly.

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