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bernette SEWING MACHINE WORKBOOK
SATIN STITCHING
Attach a Satin Stitch or Open Toe foot to the machine.
If neither of these feet is available, use a Zigzag Foot
and set the stitch length slightly longer for a slightly
more open stitch.
1.
Place the stabilizer behind the fabric.
2.
Select the Zigzag Stitch.
3.
Adjust the stitch length to satin stitch (0.5mm) and the
stitch width to 5-7 mm.
4.
Stitch a line of satin stitching. This stitch is used as a
ll stitch, for decorative edgings, and to stitch applique
shapes to a background fabric.
5.
Continue stitching while altering the stitch width for
tapered effects.
7.
HOW
Do you know how to:
• Select the settings for satin stitching?
• Taper and widen the satin stitch?
80/12 Universal
Cotton or Polyester embroidery thread
Lightweight tear-away stabilizer 4” x 6”
Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6”
Satin Stitch Foot or Open Toe Foot
As indicated in directions
Check the tension of the stitch; the needle thread
should fall slightly to the wrong side of the fabric so
that the bobbin thread does not show on the right
side of the fabric. If needed, lossen the needle tension
slightly to pull the thread to the wrong side.
6.
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