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Scallop Hems

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English 136 DECORATIVE STITCH Scallop Hems 137 DECORATIVE STITCH Decorative Stitching 138 DECORATIVE STITCH Smocking 139 DECORATIVE STITCH Couching Use this decorative stitch to add a scalloped hem to projects like table linens, children's clothing, and much more. Select the scallop decorative stitch. If your machine has adjustable stitch length and stitch width, set the stitch width to its widest setting and the stitch length to a short setting so that you don't see fabric between the stitches. Use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which will allow the dense stitching to pass freely underneath the foot. Use a wash-away or very light tear-away stabilizer under the fabric. Sew the stitch, then remove the stabilizer. Use a fine point scissor to trim away excess fabric, leaving a scallop hem at the edge. Use this stitch to embellish your sewing projects with a single row, multiple rows, or even in combination with other decorative stitches. For machine models with adjustable stitch length and/or stitch width, try various stitch length and/or width adjustments to change the look of the stitch as desired. Experiment with various types of thread such as rayon thread, allpurpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton. Be sure to use a needle that is appropriate for the type of thread you are using, and stabilizer to help support the fabric and stitches. Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the SINGER website. Sew this cross-stitch pattern over gathered fabric to create smocking, often seen in children's clothing and even vintage apparel. This technique works best with lightweight woven fabrics, like batiste or voile. Start by sewing several rows of basting stitches - sew 1 row, then a second row 1/8" inch from the first. Skip 1/2" and repeat, continuing to sew basting stitch rows for the amount needed for your project. Gather the basting threads. Place the gathered piece over a fabric interfacing or piece of organza. To sew the cross-stitch pattern, use a 30wt cotton in the needle, which will provide a hand-look, and stitch over the basted rows. Use this decorative stitch, along with a Cording Foot, to add interesting surface dimension to your projects. The Cording Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) has grooves on top that help guide a thin yarn or cord as you stitch over it. The stitch "catches" the cord to secure to the fabric surface. Use a tear-away stabilizer underneath as you sew to help prevent fabric puckering. 31 of 49

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English
136
DECORATIVE
STITCH
Scallop Hems
Use this decorative stitch to add a scalloped hem to
projects like table linens, children's clothing, and
much more.
Select the scallop decorative stitch.
If
your machine has adjustable stitch length and stitch
width, set the stitch width to its widest setting and the
stitch length to a short setting so that you don't see
fabric between the stitches.
Use a Satin Stitch Foot
(additional accessory for some machine models),
which will allow the dense stitching to pass freely
underneath the foot.
Use a wash-away or very light
tear-away stabilizer under the fabric.
Sew the stitch,
then remove the stabilizer.
Use a fine point scissor to
trim away excess fabric, leaving a scallop hem at the
edge.
137
DECORATIVE
STITCH
Decorative
Stitching
Use this stitch to embellish your sewing projects with
a single row, multiple rows, or even in combination
with other decorative stitches.
For machine models
with adjustable stitch length and/or stitch width, try
various stitch length and/or width adjustments to
change the look of the stitch as desired.
Experiment
with various types of thread such as rayon thread, all-
purpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread,
or even 30wt and 12wt cotton.
Be sure to use a
needle that is appropriate for the type of thread you
are using, and stabilizer to help support the fabric and
stitches.
Learn more about needles and stabilizer on
the SINGER website.
138
DECORATIVE
STITCH
Smocking
Sew this cross-stitch pattern over gathered fabric to
create smocking, often seen in children's clothing and
even vintage apparel.
This technique works best with
lightweight woven fabrics, like batiste or voile.
Start
by sewing several rows of basting stitches - sew 1
row, then a second row 1/8" inch from the first.
Skip
1/2" and repeat, continuing to sew basting stitch rows
for the amount needed for your project.
Gather the
basting threads.
Place the gathered piece over a
fabric interfacing or piece of organza.
To sew the
cross-stitch pattern, use a 30wt cotton in the needle,
which will provide a hand-look, and stitch over the
basted rows.
139
DECORATIVE
STITCH
Couching
Use this decorative stitch, along with a Cording Foot,
to add interesting surface dimension to your projects.
The Cording Foot (additional accessory for some
machine models) has grooves on top that help guide
a thin yarn or cord as you stitch over it.
The stitch
"catches" the cord to secure to the fabric surface.
Use a tear-away stabilizer underneath as you sew to
help prevent fabric puckering.
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