Quilting, Preparing the fabric, Basic procedure – SINGER 2001 TouchTronic User Manual
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QUILTING
Quilting is the art of stitching two or more
thicknesses of fabric together in a planned
design. A padding is stitched to the underside
of the fabric to produce a soft, puffed effect
that is becoming to some wearing apparel and
to many fabric furnishings.
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• Stitch: straight stitch 1
• Stitch length: programmed or to suit application
or fabric
• Straight stitch needle plate
• Straight stitch foot
Note: For best results use the quilting foot
available for separate purchase at your local
Singer store.
Preparing the Fabric
Baste a light padding of cotton flannel, syn
thetic quilt batting, sheet wadding, or a light
weight wool interlining to the underside of the
fabric. When using sheet wadding, first back it
with voile, batiste, or net to preserve the sheet
wadding through wear. Baste the layers of
fabric and padding together on the lengthwise
and crosswise grains.
Basic Procedure
• Touch
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straight stitch.
• Draw both threads under the foot and
diagonally across feed to left.
• Position the needle, lower the foot and start
stitching.
Note: If you are quilting a very large piece,
work from the center of the fabric to the
edges. Guide the fabric with both hands.
If the fabric has a floral or scroll design, the
pattern in the fabric can be your quilting
design. Stitch it from the top side.
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