Singer 8500Q MODERN QUILTER Instruction Manual - Page 78
Darning / Embroidery Foot
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DARNING / EMBROIDERY FOOT The Darning / Embroidery Foot is used for repairing holes or torn areas, free-motion embroidery, creating monograms and stipple quilting. MACHINE PREPARATION 5 H P R Y H W K H S U H V V H U I R R W D Q G S U H V V H U I R R W K R O G H U Disengage the feed dogs. 6WDUW ZLWK WKH QHHGOH LQ LWV KLJKHVW SRVLWLRQ 6ORZO\ ORZHU the needle until it is about halfway down, which will make it easier to attach the foot. Attach the Darning / Embroidery Foot to the pressure bar. Be sure the arm at the top of the presser foot is resting on the needle bar. 7KUHDG WKH PDFKLQH 5HGXFH WKH XSSHU WKUHDG WHQVLRQ slightly. $SSO\ VWDELOL]HU WR WKH EDFN RI WKH IDEULF IROORZLQJ manufacturer's recommendations. Place fabric in a hoop, which makes it easier to handle the fabric as you sew. Lower the presser foot. Sew. DARNING 1. Set the sewing machine to Straight Stitch. Hoop the fabric. Draw up the bobbin thread, then hold the bobbin and QHHGOHWKUHDG¿UPO\DV\RXEHJLQWRVHZ 2. Sew over the torn area while guiding the fabric back and forth in even movements. Once the area has been covered with stitches, leave the needle down, turn the fabric 90° and repeat the process. FREE-MOTION EMBROIDERY AND MONOGRAMMING 1. Select ZigZag Stitch, with a medium width setting. It is not necessary to set stitch length, as this is determined by sewing speed along with the fabric movement. 2. Use a non-permanent fabric marking tool to draw the design or monogram on the fabric surface. 3. Sew at a fast speed while guiding the fabric moderately slowly. STIPPLE QUILTING 1. Select straight stitch. It is not necessary to set stitch length, as this is determined by sewing speed and fabric movement. 2. Place the top fabric, batting and backing fabric together. Pin baste to secure them for sewing. 3. Sew in a meandering fashion, joining the fabric layers together as you sew. 76