Flat Fell Seams; Applique - Singer XL-6000 Instruction Manual

Flat Fell Seams

Stitch pattern
to be selected
This stitch pattern is used to finish fabric edges neatly with
increased durability.
With right sides together,
align edges of two pieces
of fabric and sew them
1
together.
1.5 cm
Fabric
(wrong side)
This is finished
seamline.

Applique

Stitch pattern
to be selected
Commercially available applique pieces or those of your own
making can be easily attached with increased durability.
Secure applique fabrics
1
on fabric.
Use
Filler cloth
fusible web or
spray adhesive
Adhere applique pieces with
fusible web, spray adhesive or
baste them on the fabric. Then,
place a press cloth over applique
pieces and lightly press with an
iron.
Presser foot to
be selected
Standard presser
foot (A)
Cut away one half of
seam allowance. (On one
2
layer only).
0.7 cm
Presser foot to
be selected
Standard presser
foot (A)
2
Sew edges of applique pieces following
procedure similar to those of overcasting. At
beginning and end of seam, press reverse
stitch switch to perform back tacking. For
applique pieces with sharp curves, decrease
zigzag width.
Open fabrics at seamline
and press the uncut
seam allowance over the
3
cut seam allowance.
Fabric
(wrong
side)
Fabric
(wrong
side)
To sew a sharp curve or to change sewing
direction, raise presser foot with needle
lowered in applique piece edge.
Fold wider seam allow-
ance around the narrow
seam allowance and sew
4
along folded edge.
Fabric
Fabric
(wrong
(wrong
side)
side)
Lower the needle
at the corner of
applique piece.
Then, raise
presser foot.
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