Applications; Applique - Singer 5107 User Manual

applications
APPLIQUE
Applique adds beauty and interest to clothing and household linens. You can create your own
design, trace a simple outline from a colouring book, or use a motif cut from a printed fabric.
Fabric of similar or different textures combine equally well.
A closely spaced plain zig-zag stitch, commonly referred to as a satin stitch, is used for applique
work. Although you may vary stitch width to accommodate fabric weave and texture, never allow
the stitch to be too wide.
Make a test sample to help you decide which of the following methods is best for your fabric and
design.
. Pattern Selector:
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Stitch Width: To suit fabric
* Stitch Length: Between 0 and
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* General Purpose Needle Plate
. General Purpose Foot
Preparation
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. Baste applique design to fabric and outline
the design with a short, straight stitch.
. Remove basting and press.
Method 1
Method 1 - Trimming after Stitching
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. Set machine as code recommends.
* Outline the entire design with satin stitching.
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. Cut away the fabric or the outer edges of the
stitching with embroidery scissors.
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Method 2 - Stitching after Trimming
. Trim outside fabric edges close to straight
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stitch outline of design.
* Set machine as code recommends.
. Overedge the design with satin stitching. This
Method 2
step will produce a smooth, lustrous finish
that requires no additional trimming.
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