Singer Confidence 7640 Confidence 7640 Stitch Applications Guide - Page 31

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English 130 DECORATIVE Scallop Hems STITCH 131 DECORATIVE Decorative STITCH Stitching 132 DECORATIVE Attaching Trims STITCH 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. Use this decorative stitch to add a scalloped hem to projects like table linens, children's clothing, and much more. Select the scallop decorative stitch. For machines with adjustable stitch width and stitch length, 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. 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. Use this decorative stitch to attach ribbons and trims. It's an easy way to embellish projects. It is helpful to use an Open Toe Foot 31 of 360

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English
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.
130
DECORATIVE
STITCH
Scallop Hems
Use this decorative stitch to add a scalloped
hem to projects like table linens, children's
clothing, and much more.
Select the scallop
decorative stitch.
For machines with
adjustable stitch width and stitch length,
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.
131
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.
132
DECORATIVE
STITCH
Attaching Trims
Use this decorative stitch to attach ribbons
and trims.
It's an easy way to embellish
projects.
It is helpful to use an Open Toe Foot
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