SINGER 6136 - Manual (Page 24)

applications
appliqué ;
Applique adds beauty and intoiost to clothinq and household linens. You can create your own
design, trace a simple cutline from a colouring book, or use a rnotii cut from a printed fabric,
l-abrics of similar or different textures combine equally well.
A closely spaced plain zig-zag stitch is used for appliqué work. Although you may vary stitch
widtli to accomniodato fabric weave and texture, never allow the stitch to bo too wide.
Make a test sample to help you decide which of the following methods is best for your fabric
and design.
• Pattern Group Selector: /
J* • Needle Position; ,U
• Stitch Width; To suit fabric
• Stitch t.ength: Between 0 and 1
• Gonoral f^jrposo Noodle Plate
• Special [Purpose l-oot
Preparation
• Baste appliqué design to fabric and outline
the design with a short straight stitch.
• [Remove basting and press.
Method 1 - Trimming after Stitching
• Sot machine as code recommends.
• Outline the entire design with applique
stitching.
o Cut away the fabric or the outer edges of
the stitching with embroidery scissors.
Method 2 - Stitching after Trimming
• Trim outside fabric edges close to straight
stitch outline of design.
• Sot machine as code recommends.
• Overedge the design with appliqué stitching.
This step will produce a smooth, lustrous
finish that requires no additional trimming.
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