SINGER W811 - Manual (Page 26)

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FREE HAND MONOGRAMMING
For giving garments and linens a personalized touch, first transfer the design
the right side of the fabric. An embroidery hoop is recommended especiall’j
for soft fabrics and toweling.In order to monogram, you must move the fat
slowly and run the machine rapidly. Monogramming is like writing by movii
the paper under a stationary pen. Guide the fatrric slowly so that ilie zigzag f
close togetlier like a satin stitch, but be careful tltal the stitches do not pile ii|
When guiding from side to side, move fabric slightly faster to avoid a heavy
area.
Practice try foiming loops. Once this is accomplished any lettr-r is easy,
Somrnimes the use of paper or non woven interfacing uii(iei the fabric
may makr; guiding the fabric easier. Tfte ¡taper or interfacing may be torn
cut away iit tlu; completion of the monogram. Wfien iTKtnogramming towe
cellopltane ¡tiaced on tfie top will Itelt) cover loojts and make the monograi
smooth. Pull oi cut away remaining cellofthane when finisht.af.
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APPLIQUE
Applying decorative shaftes of falrnc sciaps to household articles and dotiti
is a very interesting wtiy of trimming an otlirti wise ¡jlam ai tidit. First, h
the design on fabric to (te applicjutid, thiai ¡tin or ttaste it securely in (tktce
garment. With a small straight stitch or narrow zigzag, sew around the
transferreci design. After excess ftilrric is trimmeti away, srtw aiound the
applique with a satin stitcft. For a sntootli curve, sto[) frequently at the insic
edge of the curve to pivot lite fabric slightly. Corners look mudt better wh
the point is stitched by pivoting rather than just turnrrd.
As with all decorative stitches, paper may he used to give more body to tht
fabric wften stitching and can be torn away wlten the ap|)liqiie is completi;
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