Scallops Off The Edge - Bernina Artista 200 Manual

Heirloom Techniques / Scallops Off the Edge
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
TIP
Padded satin stitch No. 416
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton or decorative
up (sewing position)
Open embroidery foot No. 20C or
Embroidery foot No. 6 (special accessory)
Padded Satin Scallops
an «airy» finish for any finished edge
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for garments, table and bed linens
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Preparation
to create padded satin scallops «in the air», i.e.
off the edge, place watersoluble or tear-away
stabilizer under the fabric, allowing to protrude
clearly at the edge
pin or baste stabilizer to fabric
place filler cord spool (e.g. Perle cotton No. 8)
on FHS lifter
the filler cord, which stabilizes the scallops,
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should be the same color as the thread used to
make the scallops, as well as be colorfast and
shrinkproof
thread the filler cord from underneath the stitch
plate through the hole in the stitch plate
for more information on Inserting Gimp Cord see page 85
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Stitching
stitch the first row of scallops
the scallops always begin and end on the fabric
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edge, with the curve being stitched on the
stabilizer
if the scallops do not begin and end on the
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fabric, they will not be attached to it
add 2 to 3 more rows of scallops as desired
with additional rows, the scallop begins and
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ends in each case in the middle of the scallop of
the previous row
if the scallop stitch does not begin or end in the
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middle of the scallop of the previous row, the
rows will not hold together
carefully remove the stabilizer on completion of
the stitching
Perfect sewing results
As the padded satin scallop off the edge technique
requires some practice, always sew a test.
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Decorative Stitches – Applications
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