SINGER 514 - Manual (Page 52)

FINISHING TOUCHFS {Continued)
APPUaUE
НШ STITCH ED APPÜÜUE
APPLIQUE
Applique adds beauty and interest to
clothes and household linens* Either
contrasting or self fabric can bo used
effectively*
Satin stitch is used for machine applique.
The width of this stitch can be varied to
accommodate fabrics of different vs^eaves
and textures,
# Position the design*
# Baste it to the fabric,
# Attach special purpose presser foot
and general purpose needle plate*
1. Set pattern selector at§s (plain
2?ig*zag),
2, Set stitch width at desired setting and
set stitch length for satin stitching*
3* Stitch, outlining the design with zig­
zag satin stitching,
4, Trim any excess fabric on the outer
edges of the stitching. Remove basting.
Hemstitched Applique
Designs applied with the slant overedge
stitch are especially effective on closely
woven, smooth textured, and sheer
fabrics vv^hen a fine thread and large
needle are used to emphasise a hem­
stitched effect.
Pattern Selector:
FhKhStItch Dial; Red bar I
Stitch Width:
Needle Position; Í. i X’l J
Stitch Length; Red bar
Pressure; Light
Tension: To suit fabric
Special Purpose Presser Foot
General Purpose Needle Plate
Speed: Moderate
1, Insert a size 18 needle and thread the
machine with a fine mercerized cotton,
silk, or synthetic thread,
2, Follow instructions for appliquelng,
described above.
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