Singer Heavy Duty 6600C HD 6600C Stitch Applications Guide - Page 12

English MULTI-STEP 54 ZIGZAG STITCH Edge Joining MULTI-STEP 55 ZIGZAG STITCH Joining Batting 56 BLIND HEM STITCH Blind Hemming 57 BLIND HEM STITCH Blind Stitch Applique Two fabrics can be joined together using a multi-step zigzag stitch. First, turn under and press the edge of both fabrics. An Edge Joining Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) can be used a a guide for the fabrics. Place the folded edges next to each other, one on each side of the foot's center guide, and place a piece of lightweight stabilizer underneath the area where they join. Select the multistep zigzag stitch. For machines with adjustable stitch length or stitch width, select the length and width setting you want for your project. Sew across the area where the fabrics join, so the left movement of the needle sews on the left fabric, and the right movement of the needle sews on the right fabric. Remove the stabilizer when finished. Try using a topstitching thread and Topstitching Needle (additional accessory for some machine models) for a bolder appearance to the stitches. Use the multi-step zigzag stitch to join pieces of batting to create a larger batting piece. It's great for creating a custom sized quilt or other quilted projects, and also a great way to use up smaller batting leftovers. The multi-step zigzag sews 3 small stitches each time it goes left to right and right to left, which helps make the join secure. Use the widest stitch width possible for maximum coverage. Use a Blind Hem Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) in conjuction with your machine's blind hem stitch to sew hems that are virtually invisible from the right side of the fabirc. This blind hem stitch is designed for use with woven (nonstretch) fabrics. For information how how to sew a blind hem, see this video. The blind hem stitch can be used to attach appliques. The applique fabric edge is turned under and pressed, then secured to the main fabric with fusible web or temporary fabric spray adhesive. Select the blind hem stitch. For machines with adjustable stitch length and stitch width, set the stitch width to about 1.0 - 1.5mm, and the stitch length to a medium setting. Sew around the applique so the "straight" part of the stitch falls just outside the applique edge, and the longer part of the stitch sews just over the fabric fold. Use thread in a color that matches as closely as possible to the applique fabric color for a nearly invisible stitch. 12 of 49