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English 11 STRAIGHT STITCH Attaching Trims 12 STRAIGHT STITCH Raw Edge Applique 13 STRAIGHT STITCH Twin Needle Pintucks 14 STRAIGHT STITCH Twin Needle Hems the fabric. Set the machine for straight stitch. The thread color can either match the fabric, or it can be a contrast color, depending on the look you want. Sew the desired number of "rows" around the design to create interesting texture. Attach ribbons and trims to embellish fabrics. To attach aribbon or trim, set the machine for straight stitch. When stitching wider trims or those that tend to shift on top of the fabric while sewing, it can be helpful to use a fusible basting tape to hold it in place. Raw edge applique is one of the simplest ways to do machine applique, providing an organic appearance. First adhere the applique to the base fabric with fusible web. Stitch around the applique with a straight stitch, approximately 1/8" from its raw edge. Note: It can be helpful to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accoessory for some machine models) so you have a more clear view of the stitching area. Pintucks are used for texture on lightweight fabrics such as batiste. To create pintucks, set machine for straight stitch. Insert a SINGER Universal Twin Needle 1.6mm or 2.0mm (additional accessory). It is helpful to use a Pintuck Foot (additional accessory for some models). Place one thread spool on the main spool pin, and a second spool of thread on the auxiliary spool pin, with threads unreeling in opposite directions so they don't tangle while sewing. Note: If machine has no auxiliary spool pin, it may be helpful to use an external cone stand (additional purchase). Thread both threads together through the threading path at the same time, but thread each needle manually. Increase needle thread tension for more enhanced tucks. Here is a video for the Pintuck Foot, which includes twin needle pintuck stitching. Twin needle hems provide a professional finish to garments. The top side has two parallel rows of straight stitching, connected with a zigzag on the back side. Twin needles (additional accessory) come in many of sizes, so choose one that provides the look you want for your project. Place one thread spool on the main spool pin, and a second spool of thread on the auxiliary spool pin, with threads unreeling in opposite directions so they don't tangle while 3 of 91

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English
the fabric.
Set the machine for straight stitch.
The thread color can either match the fabric, or it
can be a contrast color, depending on the look
you want.
Sew the desired number of "rows"
around the design to create interesting texture.
11
STRAIGHT
STITCH
Attaching
Trims
Attach ribbons and trims to embellish fabrics.
To attach aribbon or trim, set the machine for
straight stitch.
When stitching wider trims or
those that tend to shift on top of the fabric while
sewing, it can be helpful to use a fusible basting
tape to hold it in place.
12
STRAIGHT
STITCH
Raw Edge
Applique
Raw edge applique is one of the simplest ways
to do machine applique, providing an organic
appearance.
First adhere the applique to the
base fabric with fusible web.
Stitch around the
applique with a straight stitch, approximately
1/8" from its raw edge.
Note:
It can be helpful
to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accoessory
for some machine models) so you have a more
clear view of the stitching area.
13
STRAIGHT
STITCH
Twin Needle
Pintucks
Pintucks are used for texture on lightweight
fabrics such as batiste. To create pintucks, set
machine for straight stitch.
Insert a SINGER
Universal Twin Needle 1.6mm or 2.0mm
(additional accessory).
It is helpful to use a
Pintuck Foot (additional accessory for some
models).
Place one thread spool on the main
spool pin, and a second spool of thread on the
auxiliary spool pin, with threads unreeling in
opposite directions so they don't tangle while
sewing.
Note:
If machine has no auxiliary spool
pin, it may be helpful to use an external cone
stand (additional purchase).
Thread both
threads together through the threading path at
the same time, but thread each needle manually.
Increase needle thread tension for more
enhanced tucks.
Here is a video for the Pintuck
Foot, which includes twin needle pintuck
stitching.
14
STRAIGHT
STITCH
Twin Needle
Hems
Twin needle hems provide a professional finish
to garments.
The top side has two parallel rows
of straight stitching, connected with a zigzag on
the back side.
Twin needles (additional
accessory) come in many of sizes, so choose
one that provides the look you want for your
project.
Place one thread spool on the main
spool pin, and a second spool of thread on the
auxiliary spool pin, with threads unreeling in
opposite directions so they don't tangle while
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