Sewing A Decorative Stitch - Singer Futura 200 Instruction Manual

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Sewing a Decorative Stitch

A decorative stitch is used for embellishing and adding flair to your sewing projects.
(Go to www.singerco.com to view other decorative stitches that can be used).
HOW TO:
1. Set the machine to the desired stitch by entering the number of the desired stitch. (See Page 22)
2. Set the Stitch Length between 0.4 and 1.0. (See Page 22)
3. Set the Stitch Width between 2.0 and 7.0. (See Page 22)
SEW ALONG: Scallop Stitch
Use a stabilizer (see Appendix) on the underside of the fabric if there is gathering or puckering as
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you sew. Decorative stitching can be used almost anywhere on your project!
It may be helpful to decrease the upper tension by 1 or 2 numbers when sewing decorative
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stitches. This will help prevent the bobbin thread from possibly showing on the top when sewing
denser stitches.
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Mode Button and Function Buttons
1. Set the Mode Button to
2. The LCD screen on your machine displays the foot that is
recommended for the stitch selected. Remove the All Purpose Foot
and attach the Satin Foot (A). (See Page 29)
3. Set the Stitch Length to number 0.4. Your machine will automatically
default to a stitch length of 0.4 when you select stitch # 08.
4. Set the Stitch Width to 7.0. Your machine will automatically default to
stitch width 7.0 when you select stitch # 08.
5. Place the fabric under the presser foot with the right-hand edge of the
fabric lined up with the desired seam guide line on the right side of the
needle plate. Lower the presser foot, then step on the Foot Control or
press the Start/Stop Button to begin sewing. Sew 2 to 3 stitches and
then backstitch (See Page 23) to reinforce the seam.
and select stitch number 08.