Gathering over a cord – SINGER W710 User Manual

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applique

Applying

decorative

shapes

of

fabric scraps to household articles

and clothing is a very interesting

way of trimming an otherwise plain
article. First, trace the design on
fabric to be appliqued, then pin or

baste it securely in place on gar­
ment, With a small straight stitch
or narrow zigzag, sew around the
transferred design, (Fig. 78)

Aftar

■f aKr

away, sew around the applique with
a satin stitch. For a smooth curve,

stop frequently at the inside edge

of the curve to pivot the fabric

slightly. Corners look much better

when the point is stitched by pivot­
ing rather than just turned.

As with all decorative stitches,
paper may be used to give more
body to the fabric when stitching
and can be torn away when the

applique is completed. (Fig. 79)

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Step 1
Pattern;

Length: 1

Width: 0-1

Feed Dog; Up

Pressure: Normal

Foot; All Purpose
Needle Position; M

Step 2

Pattern:

Length;

%—’/3

Width; 2-4
Feed Dog; Up
Pressure: Normal

Foot: Ail Purpose

or Embroidery

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GATHERING OVER A CORD

Ordinary gathering with a basting
stitch often breaks while pulling

in fullness. A small zigzag across a

cord such as crochet thread or
carpet thread, gives a much stronger
cord for gathering fullness Into
fabrics. (Fig. 80) Once the gathers

have been stitched in place, the

cord can be pulled out in order to
eliminate bulk. (Fig. 81)

Pattern;

Length: 2

Width: 3

Feed Dog; Up
Pressure: Normal

Foot: Embroidery

Needle Position; L

80

81

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