Sears KENMORE 385.1915 User Manual

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SECTION 5; LEARN THE STITCHES

Cut-Out Work Ed§)«g and Applique

and

Cut-Out Work and Applique are the major

uses for this stitch, but it can also be used to

provide edging on many sewing projects,
including placemats, blankets, collars, cuffs

and pockets.

1. Use a fusible heavy weight interfacing

behind each piece of your applique.

2. Cut the interfacing slightly smaller than

the design pieces.

3. Tape or baste the applique in place and

sew around each piece with stitch

pattern do] or H

I .

NOTE; You may also use a satin stitch.

4. When sewing curves, leave the needle in

the fabric, raise the presser foot and
turn the fabric.

5. Lo wer t he p resser foot a nd stitch.

1. Choose a simple design and trace the

outline on the right side of the fabric.

2. Place a piece of tulle or organdy under

the design and pm in place.

NOTE; You may want to use a contrasting

insert fabric to accent your work.

Baste the layers together, stitching Just

outside the outline. Remove the pins.

Stitch around the design, using stitch
pattern Ho] or [3l] .

NOTE: You may also use a narrow satin

stitch (see p. 58).

5. Remove basting and cut the fabric

inside the design close to the stitching,

using embroidery scissots.