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Zigzag Stitches

Basic Zigzag

Set the Machine

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Stitch width
contrai 1 to 5

Top thread tension

control 3 to 8

Stitch length
control red
zone

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Stretch Stitch

A: Zigzag foot

The Stitch and Its Uses

The zigzag stitch is one of the most

common and most versatile stitches on

your machine. It can be a utility stitch

for sewing buttons, buttonholes, hem­

ming, overcasting, mending and darn­

ing. It can also be used to decorate

with trims, appliques and cut-out work

or as a decorative stitch.

Here's How

There are many ways to sew a zigzag

stitch.

Consult the specific variations for

detailed directions.

Satin Stitch page 37,

Applique Work page

Bar Tacking page 38,

Monogramming page

Embroidery page

Button Sewing page

Overcasting page

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Monogramming

Set the Machine

Stitch width

control 5

Top thread tension
control 2 to 6

Stitch length

control 0.5 to 1

F; Satin stitch

foot

Here's How

1.

Set the same as satin stitch.

2.

Back the fabric with paper or

interfacing.

3.

Draw the letters on the fabric

with tailor's chalk.

4.

Satin stitch, adjusting the stitch

width as necessary to form each

pattern.

5.

If using paper, carefully remove it

when you have finished sewing.

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