Quilting, Preparing the fabric, Basic procedure – SINGER 1050 User Manual

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Quilting

Quilting is the art of stitching two or more thicknesses of fabric
together in a planned design. A padding is stitched to the
underside of the fabric to produce a soft, puffed effect that is
becoming to some wearing apparel and to many fabric
furnishings.

e Stitch; straight stitch |

e Stitch iength: to suit appiication or fabric

« Straight stitch needie piate

e Straight stitch foot

Note:

For best results use the quilting foot availablefor separate

purchase at your local Singer store.

Preparing the Fabric

Baste a light padding of cotton flannel, synthetic quilt batting,

sheet wadding, or a lightweight wool interlining to the under
side of the fabric. When using sheet wadding, first back it with
voile, batiste, or net to preserve the sheet wadding through
wear. Baste the layers of fabric and padding together on the

lengthwise and crosswise grains.

Basic Procedure

Select straight stitch.

Draw both threads under the foot and diagonally across

feed to left.

• Position the needle, lower the foot and start stitching.

Note:

If you are quilting a very large piece, work from the

centre of the fabric to the edges. Guide the fabric with both

hands.
If the fabric has a floral or scroll design, the pattern in the fabric
can be your quilting design. Stitch it from the top side.

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