SINGER 1036 Creative Touch - Manual (Page 50)

TOPSTITCHING
A practical, simple way to accent the lines of a
dress or coat is to place one or more rows of
stitching along collars, lapels, facing edges,
hems, pockets, seams, etc. For a tailored
look, use lines of regular straight stitching;
sew them with buttonhole twist (or double
strands
of regular thread) for added
emphasis. For decorative interest, use a zig­
zag stitch. To keep stitching at an even dis­
tance from the fabric edge, use the seam
guide available for separate purchase at your
local Singer Sewing Center.
Topstitching with Leaf Stitch
Two-thread Topstitching
Bold, well-defined topstitching is produced by
using two strands of regular thread in the nee­
dle instead of a single strand. Ideal for sum­
mer knits, linens, cottons, denims, and vinyls,
two thread topstitching is economical and
particularly appropriate for use when a non-
lustrous, washable finish is required.
• Select a size 16 Style 2020 needle for
woven fabric and use a size 14, Style 2045
Yellow Band needle for knits.
• Set the machine for straight stitching.
• Clip detachable spool pin to thread
guidepost by pushing open end of detacha­
ble spool pin around guidepost.
• Using the two threads, thread the machine
in the regular way for single-needle stitch­
ing. For best results, use size 50 mercerized
cotton thread or cotton-wrapped polyester
thread.
• Pass threads together into tension discs
and threading points above the needle.
a Cut thread ends diagonally and draw both
through the eye of the needle using the nee­
dle threader.
• Make a stitching test to determine the best
stitch length and needle-thread tension. A
long stitch, 6 to 10 per inch, is usually best.
• Sew at moderate speed.
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