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English STITCH 10 STRAIGHT STITCH 11 STRAIGHT STITCH 12 STRAIGHT STITCH 13 STRAIGHT STITCH several rows of stitches spaced apart. For best results, use an Even Feed / Walking Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which will help prevent the quilt layers from shifting as you sew. Echo Quilting Attaching Trims Raw Edge Applique Twin Needle Pintucks Echo quilting is sometimes called 'outline quilting'. This is done by following around the shape of an applique, a design printed in the fabric itself, or perhaps even an embroidery on 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 3 of 179

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English
STITCH
several rows of stitches spaced apart.
For
best results, use an Even Feed / Walking
Foot (additional accessory for some
machine models), which will help prevent
the quilt layers from shifting as you sew.
10
STRAIGHT
STITCH
Echo Quilting
Echo quilting is sometimes called 'outline
quilting'.
This is done by following around
the shape of an applique, a design printed in
the fabric itself, or perhaps even an
embroidery on 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
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