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English 62 DECORATIVE Decorative STITCH Stitching 63 DECORATIVE Attaching STITCH Trims 64 DECORATIVE Decorative STITCH Stitching 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 washaway 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. It may be helpful to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for denser stitch settings, as this foot has a groove on the underside to allow stitches to pass freely underneath. 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. Stitch along the sides of ribbons or flat trims with this decorative stitch, as an easy way to embellish projects. It is helpful to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which provides a clear view of the sewing area. For machines with adjustable stitch length and/or stitch width, set the stitch length and stitch width according to the look you want for your project. 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, 15 of 81

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English
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.
62
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.
It may be helpful
to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory
for some machine models)for denser stitch
settings, as this foot has a groove on the
underside to allow stitches to pass freely
underneath.
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.
63
DECORATIVE
STITCH
Attaching
Trims
Stitch along the sides of ribbons or flat trims
with this decorative stitch, as an easy way to
embellish projects.
It is helpful to use an Open
Toe Foot (additional accessory for some
machine models), which provides a clear view
of the sewing area.
For machines with
adjustable stitch length and/or stitch width, set
the stitch length and stitch width according to
the look you want for your project.
64
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,
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