Cut-Out Work - Kenmore 19502 Owner's Manual

Hemming and Edging Stitches []
• Cut-Out Work Edging and Applique
set the Machine
Thread tension
F: Sa'dn stitch
foot
Pressure dlal: 2
The Stitch and its Uses
Cut-Out Work and Applique are the major
uses for this stitch, but it can also be used to
provide edging on many sewing projects,
including placemats, blankets, collars, cuffs
and pockets.
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Here's How - For Applique
1. Use a fusible heavy weight interfacing
behind each piece of your applique.
2. Cut the interfacing slightly smaller than
the design pieces.
3. Tape or baste the applique in place and
sew around each piece with stitch
pattern[_
NOTE: You may also use a satin stitch.
4. When sewing curves, leave the needle in
the fabric, raise the presser foot and
turn the fabric.
5. Lower the presser foot and stitch,
Here's How - For Cut-Out Work
1. Choose a simple design and trace the outline
on the right side of the fabric.
2. Place a piece of tulle or organdy under the
design and pin in place.
NOTE: You may want to use a contrasting
insert fabric to accent your work.
3. Baste the layers together, stitching just
outside the outline. Romove the pins.
4. Stitch around the design, using stitch pattern
NOTE: You may also use a narrow satin stitch
(see p. 60).
5. Remove basting and cut the fabric inside the
design close to the stitching, using an
embroidery scissors.
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