Satin Stitching, Appliqueing - Kenmore 12493 Owner's Manual

SATIN STITCHING
Top thread tension
control 0 to 4 Stitch selector
Presser foot
Stitch length control
Closely spaced zigzag stitches are called satin stitches, This is an attractive stitch used for
appliqueing, bar tacking or sewing on buttons.
Whenever you are using this stitch, it is well to remember to loosen the tension of the top
thread slightly. The wider the stitch sewn the looser the tension.
If you are stitching on a very soft fabric, it is well to use a backing of tissue paper or
interfacing for a well formed stitch. Puckering of the material will be eliminated and the
bobbin thread will not be visible on the top side of the fabric.
It is best to practice a sample design on a fabric scrap before sewing design on garment.
APPL!QUEtNG
SETTINGS
Same as with Satin Stitching
Select an applique design to be applied
to your garment and baste it in place,
Satin stitch around the raw edge of the
applique completely covering the edge.
You may want to do this with a con-
trasting color of thread or self color.
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