Decorative Sewing; Tips On Design Stitching - Singer XL-580 Instruction Manual

DECORATIVE SEWING

The following are examples of how to use and sew these stitches.
You can use other stitches in the same way.
fabric being sewn, to check the stitch pattern to be used.
wound onto the bobbin to make sure that the thread will not
run out during sewing.
particular fabric that you are working with. For example,
place a piece of tear-away stabilizer underneath the

TIPS ON DESIGN STITCHING

This is an ideal decorative stitch for finishing the edges of
the stitch with a stabilizer underneath the fabric. Trim the edge
of the fabric along the edge of the stitch, being careful not to
cut into the stitching.
This stitch can be used for embellishing bias binding or
creating decorative borders on garments and home dec
projects.
In addition to using this pattern as a decorative stitch, it can
also be used as a triangular backtack stitch for reinforcing
places which can easily unravel. This is particularly useful for
sewing both edges of pockets..
stitch on top of this.
Fold over the edge of the fabric and use this stitch to tidy up
the edge.
create other attractive patterns.
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