Singer Fashion Mate 5560 5560 Stitch Applications Guide - Page 23
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English 85 HAND LOOK Sashiko QUILTING STITCH 86 HAND LOOK Decorative QUILTING STITCH Stitching 87 HAND LOOK Quilting QUILTING STITCH It is helpful to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) for a clear view of the sewing area. The look of sashiko stitching can be created using the hand-look quilting stitch, which looks like a row of stitches sewn by hand. Thread the bobbin in a color that you want for the stitches which will actually appear on the top side of your project. Thread the needle with a thread color that matches or blends very well with the top fabric. Select the stitch and try sewing a sample first. It may be necessary to increase the upper thread tension to help "pull" the bobbin thread up a bit more. Adjust stitch length as desired for the look of your project. For creating a sashiko pattern, try a removable fabric marker to draw stitching guidelines on the fabric. It may be helpful to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which provides a clear view of the sewing area. The hand-look quilting stitch looks like a row of small stitches sewn by hand. Thread the bobbin in a color that you want for the stitches which will actually appear on the top side of your project. Thread the needle with a thread color that matches or blends very well with the top fabric. Select the stitch and try sewing a sample first. It may be necessary to increase the upper thread tension to help "pull" the bobbin thread up a bit more. Adjust stitch length as desired for the look of your project. It may be helpful to use an Even Feed / Walking Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) to prevent layers from shifting. The hand-look quilting stitch looks like a row of small stitches sewn by hand. Thread the bobbin in a color that you want for the stitches which will actually appear on the top side of your project. Thread the needle with a thread color that matches or blends very well with the top fabric. Select the stitch and try sewing a sample first. It may be necessary to increase the upper thread tension to help "pull" the bobbin thread up a bit more. Adjust stitch length as desired for the look of your project. For quilting rows, try using a removable fabric marker to draw 23 of 179