Singer 93234 Instruction Manual page 34

HONEYCOMB STITCH
Use the Honeycomb Stitch for smocking, mending and sewing stretch fabrics.
SMOCKING
Smocking is decorative stitching across
evenly spaced gathers of fabric.
To Gather Fabric:
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection:
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:
Straight Stitch
It I
Special Purpose (J)
General Purpose (A)
• Sew rows of straight stitches, 1/4" apart,
across area to be smocked.
• Pull thread evenly, gathering fabric.
• Tie ends of every two rows of stitching
together to hold gathers in place.
• Baste a backing to wrong side of fabric.
To Smock Fabric:
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Honeycomb Stitch
Stitch Width: Ill _ ]_
It |
Stitch Length: ..0. ,...,..'..-4,
Adjust balance, if necessary
• Sew between ;ows of straight stitches.
• Pull out straight stitches when comlQleted.
SLANT OVEREDGE STITCH _ /SEAGULL STITCH /YTY#7
With these stitches you can stitch and finish a seam in one step. It is also ideal for
edging and appliqueing.
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EDGING
Add a delicate touch [o your sewing while
finishing and reinforcing your edges.
• Sew seams in usual manner and press.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Slant Overedge Stitch,
Seagull Stitch
Stitch Width:
III I I
II I
Stitch Length: .t..------4,
Foot: Special Purpose (J)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Adjust balance, if necessary
• Place edge of garment, right side up,
under presser foot.
• Bulk of garment should be to the left.
• As you stitch, needle should go over
right edge of fabric, as shown.