Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET Instruction Manual - Page 34

DECORATIVE SEWING Presser foot: Satin Foot. Different types of decorative stitches are available. The following are examples of how to use and sew these stitches. You can use other stitches in the same way. to check the stitch pattern to be used. wound onto the bobbin to make sure that the thread will not run out during sewing. particular fabric that you are working with. For example, place a piece of tear-away stabilizer underneath the stitching area when working with a cotton fabric. (See page 38 for more help with stabilizer selection.) SUGGESTIONS FOR DECORATIVE STITCHING Scallop Stitch (45) This is an ideal decorative stitch for finishing the edges of fabrics, such as those used for table linens or children's the stitch with a stabilizer underneath the fabric. Trim the edge of the fabric along the edge of the stitch, being careful not to cut into the stitching. Pyramid (46) This stitch can be used for embellishing bias binding or creating decorative borders on garments and home dec projects. Arrowhead (47) In addition to using this pattern as a decorative stitch, it can also be used as a triangular backtack stitch for reinforcing places which can easily unravel. This is particularly useful for sewing both edges of pockets.. Checker Board Zigzag (48) and Checker Double (51) Use a bias tape and fold back the edge. Sew the checker stitch on top of this. Diamond (50) Fold over the edge of the fabric and use this stitch to tidy up the edge. Scallop stitches and diamond stitches can be combined to create other attractive patterns. 32