Embroidery - White 1787 Instruction Book

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19. EMBROIDERY
Set machine as shown.
Remove foot, and holder screw
To avoid lower thread being
pulled up, reduce upper thread
tension.
For good embroidery, it is
important to use correct needles
and thread.
Use thin
embroidery
silk for
upper thread and a thinner silk
of same kind and color for
lower thread.
Trace your design on material
and center it in embroidery hoop.
Make sure material is taut.
Pull out lower thread by turning
handwheel
towards you while
holding upper thread lightly.
Lower presser foot lifter.
Hold both
threads and start
sewing along outline of design
with satin stitch.
Continue sewing guiding hoop
by hand.
To finish filling, sew several
stitches with zigzag width at 0.
Lay typewriting paper underneath
when embroidering sheer fabric.
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