Appliqué - Singer 288 Instruction Manual

The stitch most commonly used in appliqu3/4ing
is the plain zig-zag stitch closely spaced to form a
satin stitch. Many of the other stitch patterns can be
used to applique with decorative stitching.
• Position the design.
• Baste it to the fabric.
• Attach special purpose foot.
Method No. 1
1. Insert pattern disc for desired applique stitch. Set
stitch width selector for the desired width and set
stitch length dial for satin stitching (between 0 and
1).
2. Outline the entire design with appliqu3/4 stitching.
3. Trim away excess fabric on the outer edges of the
stitching Remove basting.
APPLIQUÉ
Singer
288
1. Insert pattern disc for desired applique stitch.
2. Adjust stitch width selector for straight stitching and
outline the entire design with a short stitch.
3. Trim raw edges to the stitching.
4. Adjust stitch width selector to desired width setting
for applique 3/4 pattern, and set stitch length selec-
tor between 0 and 1.
5. Stitch, following and covering straight-stitch outline.
This step will produce a smooth overedged finish
with no raw edges to be trimmed. Remove basting.
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Method No. 2