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Sewing On A Button

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LADDER STITCH 72 The Ladder stitch is primarily used for drawn thread hemstitching. It can also be used for sewing over thin tape in an opposite or same color. Place the stitch in the center and a special effect will be obtained for decoration. Another use for the ladder stitch is couching over narrow ribbon, yarn or elastic. For drawn thread work, choose a medium to heavy weight linen-type fabric. After sewing, draw the thread out from within the ladder for an open, airy appearance. NOTE: Be sure to sew accurately along the grain line, if you wish to draw out threads. CRISS-CROSS STITCH 73 82 Used to sew and finish stretch fabrics or for decoration especially of borders. FISHBONE STITCH 77 Use to create decorative borders and for embroidery. SEWING ON A BUTTON 90 SETTINGS :Presser foot - Button sewing foot :Feed dog control - Position your fabric and button under the presser foot. Lower presser foot. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you) to make sure the needle clears both the left and right openings of the button. Adjust width if required. Sew 10 stitches across. If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the button and sew over top of it. Helpful Hint: To secure thread, pull both threads to the backside of the fabric and tie together. 50

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LADDER STITCH
The Ladder stitch is primarily used for drawn thread
hemstitching. It can also be used for sewing over thin tape in
an opposite or same color. Place the stitch in the center and a
special effect will be obtained for decoration.
Another use for the ladder stitch is couching over narrow
ribbon, yarn or elastic.
For drawn thread work, choose a medium to heavy weight
linen-type fabric. After sewing, draw the thread out from within
the ladder for an open, airy appearance.
NOTE: Be sure to sew accurately along the grain line, if you
wish to draw out threads.
CRISS-CROSS STITCH
Used to sew and finish stretch fabrics or for decoration
especially of borders.
SEWING ON A BUTTON
Position your fabric and button under the presser foot. Lower
presser foot. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward
you) to make sure the needle clears both the left and right
openings of the button. Adjust width if required. Sew 10
stitches across.
If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the
button and sew over top of it.
SETTINGS
:Presser foot - Button sewing foot
:Feed dog control -
Helpful Hint: To secure thread, pull both threads to
the backside of the fabric and tie together.
FISHBONE STITCH
Use to create decorative borders and for embroidery.