Singer Confidence 7640 Confidence 7640 Stitch Applications Guide - Page 12

English 47 ZIGZAG STITCH 48 "Z" ZIGZAG STITCH 49 "Z" ZIGZAG Edge Joining Applique Decorative Stitching machine for zigzag stitch. For machines with adjustable stitch length and stitch width, select a width setting of at least 5.0mm and a length setting of approximately 2.0mm. Use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for some machine modeles) so that the area in front of the needle is unobstructed. Position the lace on top of the fabric about 1/8" to the left of the fabric edge, then position this so the right movement of the zigzag goes off the edge of the fabric and the left movement catches the flat edge of the lace. As the stitch then moves to the left, it "rolls" the fabric over, stitching it to the lace. Two fabrics can be joined together using a zigzag stitch. First, turn under and press the edge of both fabrics. An Edge Joining Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) can be used a a guide for the fabrics. Place the folded edges next to each other, one on each side of the foot's center guide, and place a piece of lightweight stabilizer underneath the area where they join. Select the zigzag stitch. For machines with adjustable stitch length and stitch width, select the length and width setting you want for your project. Sew across the area where the fabrics join, so the left movement of the needle sews on the left fabric, and the right movement of the needle sews on the right fabric. Remove the stabilizer when finished. Try using a topstitching thread and Topstitching Needle (additional accessory for some machine models) for a bolder appearance to the stitches. The special angle of the "Z" zigzag makes it perfect for even satin stitching around appliques. For machines with adjustable stitch length, when the stitch length is shortened, the "Z" shape of the stitch provides a smooth satin finish. The stitch length setting should be short enough so that you don't see fabric between the stitches, but not so short that the stitches don't feed under the foot. Use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) which has a groove on the bottom to allow dense stitching to pass freely underneath. Sew a single row or multiple rows of this stitch stitch to embellish fabrics. Experiment with 12 of 360