Pfaff hobby 1016 Owner's Manual - Page 39

Utility stitches and practical sewing Lace-work Lace inserts A beautiful heirloom effect can be achieved on christening wear, children's clothes and other garments with lace in serts. • Baste the lace to the face side of the fabric. Stitch very close to both edges of the lace using straight stitch. • Carefully slit the fabric behind the lace at the center. Press these edges to wards the garment. • Overstitch both edges of the lace with a small zigzag stitch. • Cut away the excess fabric on the back of your project. Lace edges with corners Tablecloths, napkins and clothing can all be beautifully enhanced with lace trim mings. • Serge/clean-finish the fabric edges. • Stitch the lace onto the face side of the fabric up till the first corner. • Fold over the corners and stitch them diagonally. Continue until all edges are stitched. 35