Decorative Stitching - Singer Merritt 2404 Instruction Book

Decorative Stitching
Your sewing machine has several stitches which are
purelydecorative. These versatile stitches allow you
to add imagination and creativityto your sewing proj-
ects. With these decorative stitches, you can applyto
clothes and household items: interestlnq details,
youthful and feminine accents, and personalized ef-
fects. Some of themanyapplications of thedecorative
stitches include borderdesíqns, appliqué, twin-needle
stitching, finished hems, smocking, embroidering,
monograms and topstitching accent lineson clothes.
The following pages iIIustrate decorative stitches on
your machine and provide examples for their creative
use.
Border Designs
Border designs thatadda decorativetouchto wearing
apparel andhousehold itemscan be createdby com-
bining different typesof straight stitching and zig-zag
stitching. Simple or elaborate, delicate or bold, they
can be varied to suit the application. Usethemas you
would a braid or to simulate horizontal, vertical or
bias stripes on plain fabrico
Procedure
Markor crease fabric for the centre lineof first row of
stitching. If spacing between rows is not greaterthan
1.3 cm (112 inch), gauge additional rows with the pres-
ser toot. If spacing is wider, mark for each Une of
stitching. Usea backing of crisplawn, organdy or a tu-
sible interfacing. Se sure to makea test sample on a
swatch of your fabric to check stitch settings and
thread tension, being sure to duplicate thickness and
interfacing or backing if appropriate.
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