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BRAIDING WITH GIMP
Use: All-purpose Throat Plate
Satin Stitch Foot 105251
Needle Position slightly right of center
1 Bight
12 to 25 Stitch
Blind Stitch Disc No. 3
Gimp yarns, available in various sizes in needlework
departments, afford an interesting treatment when
used as braid. The plain zigzag or the blind stitch can
be used, depending on the effect preferred.
Trace design on right side of fabric. Pass gimp through
eye of the Satin Stitch Foot. The needle position and
bight may be varied slightly from the above settings to
accommodate any one of several sizes of gimp yarn.
When design is completed draw ends of gimp to the
back of fabric through an opening in the weave punc­
tured with a stiletto or coarse needle. Fasten gimp
with hand stitching against the underside of the
design for about an inch.
Braiding with rayon or metallic gimp is attractive on
synthetics, woolens, felt or heavy silk.
NOVELTY BRAIDING
Bold, interesting effects result from the use of auto­
matic stitch patterns in combination with novelty
yarns. Straw yarn is cleverly applied with the domino
stitch. Two strands are held under the Satin Stitch
Foot. Long yarn ends are allowed at intervals in the
design to form tufts. Trim and brush yarn to give the
effect illustrated.
Use: All-purpose Throat Plate
Satin Stitch Foot 105251
5 Bight
Above 25 Stitch
Domino Disc No. 6
Novelty effects with yarns are attractive for fabric
furnishings and play clothes. Many clever trimmings
are possible by varying the yarn and design as well as
the stitch pattern.
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Fig. 195. Novelty Braiding with Straw Yarn