Singer XL-420 FUTURA Instruction Manual - Page 46

Blanket Stitch, Feather Stitch, Pin Stitch, Ladder Stitch

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FEATHER STITCH This stitch can be used for topstitching and for attaching lace and trims. It is also ideal for quilting applications and for edge-joining. PIN STITCH 7KH 3LQ VWLWFK LV D WUDGLWLRQDO VWLWFK SDWWHUQ XVHG IRU SLFRW OLNH HGJHVDQGIRUDSSOLTXHZRUN LADDER STITCH The Ladder stitch is primarily used for drawn thread hemstitching. It can also be used for sewing over thin tape in an opposite or same color. Place the stitch in the center and a special effect will be obtained for decoration. Another use for the ladder stitch is couching over narrow ribbon, yarn or elastic. )RU GUDZQ WKUHDG ZRUN FKRRVH D PHGLXP WR KHDY\ ZHLJKW linen-type fabric. After sewing, draw the thread out from within the ladder for an open, airy appearance. NOTE: Be sure to sew accurately along the grain line, if you wish to draw out threads. BLANKET STITCH The decorative appearance combined with practical use of this stitch enables it to be used for hemstitching and to applique a quilt. 44

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BLANKET STITCH
The decorative appearance combined with practical use of this
stitch enables it to be used for hemstitching and to applique a
quilt.
FEATHER STITCH
This stitch can be used for topstitching and for attaching lace
and trims.
It is also ideal for quilting applications and for edge-joining.
PIN STITCH
7KH 3LQ VWLWFK LV D WUDGLWLRQDO VWLWFK SDWWHUQ XVHG IRU SLFRW OLNH
HGJHV DQG IRU DSSOLTXH ZRUNĀµ
LADDER STITCH
The Ladder stitch is primarily used for drawn thread
hemstitching. It can also be used for sewing over thin tape in
an opposite or same color. Place the stitch in the center and a
special effect will be obtained for decoration.
Another use for the ladder stitch is couching over narrow
ribbon, yarn or elastic.
)RU GUDZQ WKUHDG ZRUNĀ± FKRRVH D PHGLXP WR KHDY\ ZHLJKW
linen-type fabric. After sewing, draw the thread out from within
the ladder for an open, airy appearance.
NOTE:
Be sure to sew accurately along the grain line, if you
wish to draw out threads.