Singer Scholastic Heavy Duty 5523 5523 Stitch Applications Guide - Page 16

Edge Joining

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English STITCH Stitching 66 DECORATIVE Edge Joining STITCH 67 DECORATIVE Decorative STITCH Stitching 68 DECORATIVE Attaching Trim STITCH 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. 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. Two fabrics can be joined together using this decorative stitch. First, turn under and press the edge of both fabrics. An Edge Joining Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) can be used as a guide for the fabrics. Place the folded edges next to each other, one on each side of the foot's center guide, and place a piece of lightweight stabilizer underneath the area where they join. For machines with adjustable stitch length and stitch width, set the length and width as desired for your project. Sew across the area where the fabrics join, so the left movement of the needle sews on the left fabric, and the right movement of the needle sews on the right fabric. Remove the stabilizer when finished. Try using a topstitching thread and Topstitching Needle for a bolder appearance to the stitches. 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. 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. Use this decorative stitch, sometimes called the Rampart Stitch, to attach ribbons and trims by sewing over them. It's 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. 16 of 80

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English
STITCH
Stitching
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.
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.
66
DECORATIVE
STITCH
Edge Joining
Two fabrics can be joined together using this
decorative stitch.
First, turn under and press the
edge of both fabrics. An Edge Joining Foot
(additional accessory for some machine models)
can be used as a guide for the fabrics.
Place the
folded edges next to each other, one on each side
of the foot's center guide, and place a piece of
lightweight stabilizer underneath the area where
they join.
For machines with adjustable stitch
length and stitch width, set the length and width
as desired for your project.
Sew across the area
where the fabrics join, so the left movement of
the needle sews on the left fabric, and the right
movement of the needle sews on the right fabric.
Remove the stabilizer when finished.
Try using a
topstitching thread and Topstitching Needle for a
bolder appearance to the stitches.
67
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.
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.
68
DECORATIVE
STITCH
Attaching Trim
Use this decorative stitch, sometimes called the
Rampart Stitch, to attach ribbons and trims by
sewing over them.
It's 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.
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