Singer cpennveiDUCH fashion machine 1036 Manual page 49

Monogramming with Plain Zig-Zag Pattern
Free-Motion Embroidery
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FREE'MOTION EMBROIDERY
In free-motion embroidery, you control the
direction and speed of fabric movement by
means of an embroidery hoop. Stitch length is
determined by the speed at which the hoop is
moved and zig-zag stitch width is varied by
the direction of hoop movement. The hoop
should be one designed for machine use.
• Stitch; Plain Zig-Zag ^ (or Straight Stitch [ )
• Stitch Width; 2 through 5 (or Straight Stitch)
• Needle Position;
• Speed; In range
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• Feed Cover Plate (See page 4 for attaching)
• No Presser Foot or Shank
1. Attach feed cover plate.
2. Trace or transfer design outline to right
side of fabric and center in embroidery
hoop. Make sure fabric is taut.
3. Raise presser-foot lifter to its high position,
place hoop under needle and lower presser
bar to engage thread tension.
4. Hold needle thread loosely with left hand,
turn hand wheel over, and draw bobbin
thread up through fabric.
5. Lower needle into fabric, hold thread ends
and start stitching. After two or three
stitches, cut thread ends.
6. Run machine at an even rate of speed,
following or filling in design outline as ap
propriate. Move hoop rapidly to increase
stitch length and change the direction of
hoop movement. To shade change zig-zag
stitch width from wide to narrow.