SINGER 513 Stylist User Manual

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APPLIQUÉ

Appliqué adds beauty and interest to clothing and household linens. You
can create your own design, trace a simple outline from a coloring book, or

use a motif cut from a printed fabric. Fabrics of like or different texture
combine equally well.

A closely spaced zig-zag stitch is most commonly used in appliqué work,

but other stitch patterns may also be used effectively. Although you may vary

stitch width to accommodate fabric weave or texture, never allow the

stitch to be too wide.

When appliquéing, make a test sample to help you decide which of the
following methods is more appropriate for your fabric and design.

Method 1

Trimming after Stitching

Method 2

Stitching after Trimming

® Baste appliqué design to fabric.

© Outline design with straight stitching

(use a short stitch).

© Remove basting and press.

© Attach special purpose foot.

IVlethod # 1—Trinimiog after

1.

Set machine for desired appliqué

stitch and set stitch width. Adjust
stitch length in the FINE area of the
stitch length dial.

2. Outline the entire design with appliqué

stitching.

3. Cut away the fabric on the outer edges

of

the

stitching

with

embroidery

scissors.

1. Trim outside fabric edges close to

straight stitch outline of design.

2. Set machine for plain zig-zag stitching

and set stitch width. Adjust stitch

length in the FINE area of the stitch
length dial.

3. Overedge the design with zig-zag satin

stitching. This step will produce- a
smooth, lustrous finish that requires no

additional trimming.

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