Singer Heavy Duty 4452 4452 Stitch Applications Guide - Page 22

Crazy Patch

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English 86 DECORATIVE Edge Joining STITCH 87 DECORATIVE Decorative STITCH Stitching 88 DECORATIVE Crazy Patch STITCH Quilting or width adjustments to change the look of the stitch as desired. It may be helpful to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for denser stitch settings, as this foot has a groove on the underside to allow stitches to pass freely underneath. Experiment with various types of thread such as rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton. Be sure to use a needle that is appropriate for the type of thread you are using, and stabilizer to help support the fabric and stitches. Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the SINGER website. Two fabrics can be joined together using this decorative stitch. First, turn under and press the edge of both fabrics. An Edge Joining Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) can be used a a guide for the fabrics. Place the folded edges next to each other, one on each side of the foot's center guide, and place a piece of lightweight stabilizer underneath the area where they join. For machines with adjustable stitch length or stitch width, select the length and width setting you want for your project. Sew across the area where the fabrics join, so the left movement of the needle sews on the left fabric, and the right movement of the needle sews on the right fabric. Remove the stabilizer when finished. Try using a topstitching thread and Topstitching Needle for a more bold appearance to the stitches. Use this stitch to embellish your sewing projects with a single row, multiple rows, or even in combination with other decorative stitches. Experiment with various types of thread such as rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton. Use a needle that is appropriate for the type of thread you are using. It is also helpful to use a stabilizer to help support the stitches. Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the SINGER website. Use this decorative stitch to embellish seams on quilt tops. For a bold appearance, try 30wt or 12wt cotton in the needle. At the end of a row of stitching, instead of reverse stitching, bring thread tails to the back side using a hand sewing needle, then tie to secure. 22 of 91

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English
or width adjustments to change the look of the
stitch as desired.
It may be helpful to use a
Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some
machine models)for denser stitch settings, as
this foot has a groove on the underside to allow
stitches to pass freely underneath.
Experiment
with various types of thread such as rayon
thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread,
topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt
cotton.
Be sure to use a needle that is
appropriate for the type of thread you are using,
and stabilizer to help support the fabric and
stitches.
Learn more about needles and
stabilizer on the SINGER website.
86
DECORATIVE
STITCH
Edge Joining
Two fabrics can be joined together using this
decorative stitch.
First, turn under and press the
edge of both fabrics. An Edge Joining Foot
(additional accessory for some machine
models) can be used a a guide for the fabrics.
Place the folded edges next to each other, one
on each side of the foot's center guide, and
place a piece of lightweight stabilizer
underneath the area where they join.
For
machines with adjustable stitch length or stitch
width, select the length and width setting you
want for your project.
Sew across the area
where the fabrics join, so the left movement of
the needle sews on the left fabric, and the right
movement of the needle sews on the right
fabric.
Remove the stabilizer when finished.
Try
using a topstitching thread and Topstitching
Needle for a more bold appearance to the
stitches.
87
DECORATIVE
STITCH
Decorative
Stitching
Use this stitch to embellish your sewing projects
with a single row, multiple rows, or even in
combination with other decorative stitches.
Experiment with various types of thread such as
rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread,
topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt
cotton.
Use a needle that is appropriate for the
type of thread you are using.
It is also helpful to
use a stabilizer to help support the stitches.
Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the
SINGER website.
88
DECORATIVE
STITCH
Crazy Patch
Quilting
Use this decorative stitch to embellish seams on
quilt tops.
For a bold appearance, try 30wt or
12wt cotton in the needle.
At the end of a row of
stitching, instead of reverse stitching, bring
thread tails to the back side using a hand sewing
needle, then tie to secure.
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