Pfaff performance 2054 Owner's Manual - Page 82
Nostagia, H&Hoom, Gimping
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Nostagia /H&Hoom -I Wing Needle Sewing with a wing needle creates the look of "hemstitching" woven natural fiber fabrics by creating "holes" where the neec goes in and out of the fabric. Replace standard needle with a wing needle. Choose any stitch that goes back and forth into the same holes several times (3, 9 92). Use the recommended presser foot for that stitch. Thread the top and bottom with lightweight thread in color th matches the fabric you are using. (Remember you want to see I holes that are created and not the thread.) Tip: For fine fabrics, place a Iightweignt tear away stabilizer under stitching. Begin sewing. Use the Sew Slow button to reduce your speed while using the wing needle. Gimping Gimping adds texture to nostalgia projects. Previously done by hand, sewing over gimp cord with your performance 2054 will not only save time but add that special touch to bags, tableclol handkerchiefs and more. Set up your performance with a zig zag stitch (2), stitch length stitch width 2.0, presser foot IA, IDT engaged. Tip: Use the 7/9 hole cord foot to help guide your cord Thread your Performance with polyester or cotton thread that matches the color of your fabric in both the top and bobbin. ( decorative thread in the top if desired.) Use crochet cotton as t gimp cord. Tip: Use a fade away or water soluble pen to mark your pattern before you se' Place the gimping cord under the presser foot, guiding the cor in the slot in the middle of the foot. Begin sewing over the cor Create curves and swirls as you sew. Sewing over the cord adds raised texture to your designs.