SINGER W510 - Manual (Page 35)

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Length; 2—3
Width: 5
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure; Normal
Foot: AN Purpose
Needle Position:
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Pattern: AA
Length; 2—3
Width: 5
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure; Normal
Foot; All Purpose
Needle Position; M
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure: Normal
Foot: Embroidery
Needle Position: R
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Pattern: As desired
Length; » <’
Width: 'I I'
Feed Dog: up
Pressure; Normal
Foot: Embroidery
Needle Position: M
SHELL TUCK
The blind hem stitch gives a very effective and easy
way to make a shell tuck for lingerie, pillowcases, and
decorative finishes. (Fig, 94) This works well on
knits or on the bias of soft, woven fabrics. A single
folded bias tape may be tucked in this manner, and
then applied under a fold for a decorative hem on
pillowcases or applied with the facings at the neckline
or armhole for a decorative finish.
Set the upper tension dial to a little bit tighter posi­
tion than normal. Fold under the edge where the
shell tuck is to be created. Place the bulk of the
fabric to the right of the needle with the folded edge
to the left. Place the fabric so that the folded edge
Will
be guiding into the center cut of the foot. The
straight stitches will form on the fabric, and the zig­
zag bite will swing to the left off of the folded edge.
(Fig. 94) The shell edge is created as the needle
swings back onto the fabric. The size of the "shell''
can be varied by changing the stitch length.
DECORATIVE EFFECTS
By sewing two adjacent rows of blind hem stitching
on lace or ribbon attractive decorations are created.
(Fig. 95) The stitch may be pivoted when the zigzag
bite swings to the left and the points matched in the
second row.
Another variation alternates the zigzag bites in the
center of the straight stitched segment. The stitch
may also be pivoted after two straight stitches to
form a snowflake-like pattern.
TOPSTITCH EFFECTS
A new kind of topstitching effect can be produced by
couching a strand or two of pearl cotton embroidery
floss, or yarn with the blind hem stitch. Simply guide
the cord through the left groove of the embroidery
foot so that the blind hem stitch sews over the cord
and not through it. The straight stitches of the blind
hem stitch will bury themselves along the right side
of the cord and the small zigzag bite will swing over
the cord. The sewing thread should match as closely
as possible to blend into the fabric. (Fig. 96)
DECORATIVE STITCH COMBINATIONS
Combining rows of decorative stitch patterns is an
easy, inexpensive way to create your own braids and
trims for garments and household articles. Blending
or contrasting colors of thread may be used to com­
pliment the color of the fabric. Illustrations will
give some of the attractive stitch combinations.
(Fig. 97)
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