SINGER 6550-WORKBOOK Scholastic - Manual (Page 30)

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Free-Motion Embroidery
Free-motion embroidery is an elegant embellishment. The embroidery
can be extremely detailed, such as the embroidery on a bridal gown.
It can also be as simple as a row of flowers on kitchen linens.
Machine Set-Up:
Stitch:
Zigzag Stitch
Stitch Width: 2 or smaller
Stitch Length: N/A
Feet Dogs: Lowered
Presser Foot: Embroidery/Darning Foot*
or remove the foot completely
Materials:
Embroidery hoop
8” x 8” Cotton with an iron-on interfacing
Fabric marking pen
Procedure:
Using the fabric marking pen, draw the desired design or trace a simple
design.
Place fabric in the embroidery hoop, making sure the fabric is taut.
Place the hoop under the foot, positioning the needle over the starting
point of the design.
Lower the presser foot.
Turn the hand wheel forward to bring up the bobbin thread though the
fabric. Sew a few securing stitches at the starting point.
*Depending on model, the Embroidery/Darning Foot might be optional. Check the
instruction manual.