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English 62 DECORATIVE Scallop Hems STITCH 63 DECORATIVE Decorative STITCH Stitching 64 DECORATIVE Attaching STITCH Trims 65 DECORATIVE Decorative Cording Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) has grooves on top that help guide thin yarns or cords as you stitch over them. The stitch "catches" the cords to secure them to the fabric surface. Use a tear-away stabilizer underneath as you sew to help prevent fabric puckering. 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. If your machine has adjustable stitch length and stitch width, 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. Stitch along the sides of ribbons or flat trims with this decorative stitch, as an easy way to embellish projects. It is helpful to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which provides a clear view of the sewing area. For machines with adjustable stitch length and/or stitch width, set the stitch length and stitch width according to the look you want for your project. Use this stitch to embellish your sewing projects 15 of 80

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English
Cording Foot (additional accessory for some
machine models) has grooves on top that help
guide thin yarns or cords as you stitch over them.
The stitch "catches" the cords to secure them to
the fabric surface.
Use a tear-away stabilizer
underneath as you sew to help prevent fabric
puckering.
62
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.
If your machine has adjustable stitch
length and stitch width, 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.
63
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.
64
DECORATIVE
STITCH
Attaching
Trims
Stitch along the sides of ribbons or flat trims with
this decorative stitch, as an easy way to embellish
projects.
It is helpful to use an Open Toe Foot
(additional accessory for some machine models),
which provides a clear view of the sewing area.
For machines with adjustable stitch length and/or
stitch width, set the stitch length and stitch width
according to the look you want for your project.
65
DECORATIVE
Decorative
Use this stitch to embellish your sewing projects
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