Singer 3337 SIMPLE Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide - Page 21

Sewing a Decorative Stitch

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3 START SEWING Sewing a Decorative Stitch Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Length Dial A decorative stitch is used for embellishing and adding flair to your sewing projects. (Go to www.singerco.com to view other decorative stitches that can be used). HOW TO: 1. Set the machine to the desired stitch by setting the Stitch Selector Dial to one of the decorative stitches. (see page 19) 2. Set the Stitch Length Dial between 0.5 and 3. (see page 19) SEW ALONG: Scallop Stitch 1. Set the Stitch Selector Dial, so that the Scallop Stitch setting is directly below the dot. 2. Set the Stitch Length Dial control so that number 1 is directly below the dot on the machine. 3. Place the fabric under the All-Purpose Foot with the right-hand edge of the fabric lined up with the desired seam guide line on the right side of the needle plate. Lower the presser foot, then step on the foot control to begin sewing. Sew 2 to 3 stitches and then backstitch (see page 20) to reinforce the seam.  Use a stabilizer (see Appendix) on the underside of the fabric if there is gathering or puckering as you sew. Decorative stitching can be used almost anywhere on your project!  It may be helpful to decrease the upper tension by 1 or 2 numbers when sewing decorative stitches. This will help prevent the bobbin thread from possibly showing on the top when sewing denser stitches. 21

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START SEWING
SEW ALONG:
Scallop Stitch
1. Set the Stitch Selector Dial, so that the Scallop
Stitch setting is directly below the dot.
2. Set the Stitch Length Dial control so that
number 1 is directly below the dot on the
machine.
3. Place the fabric under the All-Purpose Foot with
the right-hand edge of the fabric lined up with
the desired seam guide line on the right side of
the needle plate. Lower the presser foot, then
step on the foot control to begin sewing.
Sew 2
to 3 stitches and then backstitch (see page 20)
to reinforce the seam.
Sewing a Decorative Stitch
Stitch Length Dial
Stitch Selector Dial
Use a stabilizer (see Appendix) on the underside of the fabric if there is gathering or puckering as
you sew. Decorative stitching can be used almost anywhere on your project!
It may be helpful to decrease the upper tension by 1 or 2 numbers when sewing decorative
stitches. This will help prevent the bobbin thread from possibly showing on the top when sewing
denser stitches.
A decorative stitch is used for embellishing and adding flair to your sewing projects.
(Go to www.singerco.com to view other decorative stitches that can be used).
HOW TO:
1.
Set the machine to the desired stitch by setting the Stitch Selector Dial to one of the decorative
stitches. (see page 19)
2.
Set the Stitch Length Dial between 0.5 and 3. (see page 19)