Monograms And Motifs - Singer 650 Manual

Monograms and Motifs
Many of the decorative stitCh patterns (cn Transfer the design (by tracing, usually) to
be used for tihe creation of attractive mono-
the right of the fabric.
grams and motifs. You can buy designs
--
or
create them yoursell
If the fabric is soft or loosely woven, baste
a backing of lawn or organdie to the wrong
Make a sample first, to determine suitability
side.
of stitch pattern and hnd the right stitch
After stitching, trim any excess fabric close
length and width, thread tension, and pres-
to the stitchng.
sure.
Stitch Pattern Selectors:
BL for zig-zag stlthtlng
See pages 32--35 or stitch chart
for decorative stitches.
To Find The Beginning Of The Pattern Unit
Sttch Width Selector:
To reproduce a specific portion of a stitch
2-5 (2--3--4 for Combination
pattern, first stitch on a scrap of material
Patterns).
until the desired
point in the design is
readied.
Stitdi Length:
More
than
20 st:tdhes per
Inch
Raise presser foot and remove scrap. Bring
(Less than I
pIm)h
motif or monogram
into correct position
Throa
Plat
Inoneunder
needle; lower presser foot and stitch.
Throat Plate-
General Purpose
This procedure is recommended for all pre-
Presser Foot:
cise design placement. Leaves, and flower
Special Purpose
petals, for example are created in this way.
Free motion embroidery with hoop can be
seen on page 75.
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