SINGER 717 Scholastic - Manual (Page 36)

decorative touches
BORDER DESIGNS
Border designs that add a decorative touch to
wearing apparel and household items can be
created by combining different types of
straight stitching and zig-zag stitching. Simple
or elaborate, delicate or bold, they can be var­
ied to suit the application. Use them as you
would a braid or to simulate horizontal, vertical
or bias stripes on plain fabric.
Procedure
Mark or crease fabric for the center line of first
row of stitching. If spacing between rows is not
greater than Vt inch, gauge additional rows
with the presser foot. If spacing is wider, mark
Border Design
for each line of stitching. Use a backing of
crisp lawn, organdy or organza and be sure to
make a test sample on a swatch of your fabric
to check stitch settings and thread tension.
APPLIQUE
Applique adds beauty and interest to clothing
and household linens. You can create your
own design, trace a simple outline from a col­
oring book, or use a motif cut from a printed
fabric, fabrics of like or different texture com­
bine equally well.
Use a closely spaced, fairly narrow zig-zag
stitch. Although you may vary stitch width to
accommodate fabric weave or texture, never
allow the stitch to be too wide.
When appliqueing, make a test sample to help
you decide which of the following methods is
more appropriate lor your fabric and design.
Preparation
• Baste applique design to fabric.
♦ Outline design with straight stitching (use a
short stitch).
• Remove basting and press.
♦ Attach zig-zag throat plate and foot.
i/lethod #1—‘Trimming after Sl^tching
Method #1
1. Set stitch width dial. Adjust stitch length in
the FINE area of the stitch control.
2. Outline the entire design with applique
stitching.
3. Cut away the fabric on the outer edges of
the stitching with embroidery scissors.
Method #2
1. Trim outside edges close to straight stitch
outline of design.
2. Set stitch width dial. Adjust stitch length in
the FINE area of the stitch control.
3. Overedge the design with satin stitching.
This step will produce a smooth, lustrous
finish that requires no additional trimming.
NOTE: For best results in satin stitching, the special purpose foot is recommended (avaiiabie for purchase, see page 43).
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