SINGER CG-590-WORKBOOK COMMERCIAL GRADE - Manual (Page 26)

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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 also can be as simple as a row of flowers on kitchen linens.
Machine Set-Up:
Stitch:
Zigzag Stitch
Pattern Selector: A
Stitch Width:
2 or smaller
Stitch Length: N/A
Feet Dogs: Lowered
Presser Foot: Embroidery/Darning Foot*
or remove the foot completely
Needle Position: Center
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.