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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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