SINGER W1523 - Manual (Page 26)

Set machine as shown.
Remove foot, and holder screw.
To avoid lower thread being pulled
up, reduce upper thread tension.
10. EMBROIDERY
Needle Thread
No. 9 120-100
No. 11 100-80
No. 14 60-50
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For good embroidery, it is important
to use correct needles and thread.
Use thin embroidery silk for upper
thread and a thinner silk of same
kind and color for lower thread.
Trace your design on material and
center it in embroidery hoop.
Made sure material is taut.
Pull up lower thread by turning
handwheel towards you while hold­
ing upper thread lightly.
Lower presser foot lifter.
Grasp lower thread then make two
or three stitches, snip off excess
threads.
Start sewing along outline of design
with satin stitch.
Continue sewing with guiding hoop
by hand.
To finish filling, sew several stitches
with zigzag width at 0.
Lay typewriting paper underneath
when embroidering sheer fabric.