Couching A Strand Of Pearls - Singer Scholastic Workbook

Couching a Strand of Pearls

Couching is a term for sewing over trims, such as cord, ribbon or a strand
of pearls. The stitch may or may not penetrate the cord it stitches over,
depending on the desired effect. A Zigzag stitch or a wide decorative
stitch are excellent choices for this technique.
Machine Set-Up:
Stitch:
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length:
Presser Foot:
Materials:
Monofilament thread
Strand of pearls
Felt or stabilized woven fabric
Procedure:
Lay pearls or other couching trim on top of fabric.
Stitch, adjusting width to ensure the stitch slightly encases the trim as
desired.
Zigzag
Adjust according to size of pearls
3 or 4
Standard Foot
13