SINGER 518 Stylist - Manual (Page 54)

decorative touches
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 (produced with the Super Zig-Zag disc) is
most commonly used In appliqué work, but decorative stitch patterns may
also be used effectively. Although you may vary stitch width to accommo­
date 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 most appropriate for your fabric and design.
Preparation
• Baste appliqué design to fabric.
• Outline design with straight stitching
(use a short stitch).
• Remove basting and press.
• Attach special purpose foot (and
general purpose needle plate).
Method# 1 —Trimming after
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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.
Method 1
Trimming after Stitching
Method 2
Stitching after Trimming
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Method# 2 Stitching after
Trimming
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.