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Embroidering does require some practice, but
with the right tips and hints, it can be easy to
achieve beautiful embroidery results.
Thread tension
In general, a looser thread tension is used for
embroidery work than for utility sewing (±3).
In addition, the bobbin thread tension has to be
increased by turning the adjusting screw on the
bobbin case slightly to the right. This makes the
embroidery more uniform and bolder (see
page 25).
Sewing feet
The most suitable sewing foot for embroidery
work is No. 2A.
Remember! Never engage the Dual Feed when
doing embroidery work as this could cause a
distortion in the embroidery pattern.
Each pattern in the machine is pre-programmed
with its optimum length and width settings.
If you are embroidering on difficult materials such
as jersey, silk or heavy woollens however, you
should adjust your pattern with the balance.
(see page 47).
Stabilizing the fabric
Whether working on heavy or thin materials, the
result will be better if the fabric has been stabiliz
ed. Many materials tend to pucker, particularly
when using dense embroidery stitches. Therefore,
we recommend:
Apply iron-on or tear-away stabilizer under the
fabric to be embroidered.This will stabilize it and
can be removed quickly and easily after the
embroidery work has been completed.
Water soluble stabilizers are transparent gelatine
stabilizers which you place under the fabric and
overstitch. After the embroidery work has been
completed, this stabilizer can be effortlessy remov
ed by rinsing under running water. Alternatively, a
gel stabilizer can be used to stabilize the fabric.
The gel has a similar effect to spray-on starch. It
has to dry after being applied but it becomes very
stiff and can be embroidered on most materials
without a paper underlay. After the completion of
the embroidery work, the gel can be washed out
easily.
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