SINGER 719 - Manual (Page 26)

Froe-IVIotion Monogram
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monograms and
decorative designs
Free-motion stitching with an embroidery hoop
can be used for monograniming and decora­
tive work. You sew without a presser foot and
instead control fabric movement (and hence
stitch length) yourself by means of an embroi-
dory hoop. Designs can be “etched” by out­
lining with short running stitches or filled by
placing stitches close together with a back-
and-forth hoop movement.
Bring Bobbin Thread Up Through Fabric
a.
Outline Lettering with a Running Stitch
Fill Outline with Closely Spaced Stitches
PREPARATION
1. Use an embroidery hoop iarge enough to
encompass the entire design.
2. Remove the presser foot.
3. Remove the throat plate and Insert tl'ic feed
cover throat plate.
4. Set stitch control dial to setting above 20.
STITCHING A MONOGRAM
1. Always make a sample first to find the right
stitch length and spacing,
2. Trace or mark lettering on right side of
fabric.
3. If fabric Is soft or loosely woven, add an
underlay of crisp lawn or organdy.
4. Place work in embroidery hoop. Be sure the
fabric is held taut.
5. Position v/ork under needle and lov/er the
presser bar to engage tension.
6. Hold needle thread loosely with left hand,
turn hand wheel tov^ard you and bring
bobbin thread up through fabric at start
of design. Hold both threads and lower the
needle into the fabric.
7. Outline lettering with short running stitches.
8. Fill letters with closely spaced stitches
using a back-and-forth motion.
9. After letters are filled, outline again with a
running stitch.
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