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Cross Stitch:
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Set the Machine
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Thread
tension
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Satin stitch
foot
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The Stitch
and Its Uses
You
can make
beautiful
designs
with
this
embroidery
stitch
pattern,
an half
the time
it would
take
if embroidered
by hand.
You
can
also
combine
cross
stitches
with
the
other
decorative
patterns
and
letters
or
numbers
for
attractlve
samplers
and
other
sewing projects.
Here's
How
1.
Choose a plain
close weave fabric
such as linen
or wool
flannel
for the background
fabric.
2.
If you
choose
light
weight
fabric,
use a tear-
away fabric
backing
for support.
3.
Adjust
the
stitch
width
and
length
as you
desire
to match
the pattern
you
have or plan.
4.
Find
the center
of the design,
or if the design
is a border,
choose a starting
point.
5.
Count
the
cross stitches
from
the center
up
and program
the number.
(See p. 8__3, P attern
Single
Units.)
Use Auto-Lock
to begin and end.
For Cross-Stitching
Without
a Pattern:
1.
Start
in the center
of the design
and sew the
first
row, letting
the fabric
feed naturally.
2.
Then
count
the next
row
of stitches
to the
teft or right.
3.
Add
or delete
stitches
by
pressing
the Clear
button
and reprogrammmg.
4.
Begtn each row by lowering
the needle
at the
corner
of a previous
stttch.
5.
Use the placement
arrow
'" _A,, on Foot
F to
insure stra}ght,
even rows.
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