Decorative stitches
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7 Decorative stitches
7.1 Overview Decorative Stitches
Depending on the type of material, simple or more complex decorative stitches should be selected to best
suit the material.
• Decorativestitcheswhichareprogrammedwithsimplestraightstitchesareparticularlyappropriatefor
light-weight materials, e.g. the Decorative stitch No. 101.
• Decorativestitcheswhichareprogrammedwithtriplestraightstitchesorwithafewsatinstitchesare
particularly appropriate for medium-weight materials, e.g. Decorative stitch No. 107.
• Decorativestitcheswhichareprogrammedwithsatinstitchesareparticularlyappropriateforheavy-
weight materials, e.g. Decorative stitch No. 401.
For a perfect stitch formation it is of advantage to use the same thread color for upper and bobbin thread
and a stabilizer. With pile or longfiber materials it is recommended to use an additional, water-soluble
stabilizer on the right side which can be easily removed after sewing.
Decorative stitch Category Name
Category 100 Natural stitches
Category 200 Natural stitches sideways motion
Category 300 Cross stitches
Category 400 Satin stitches
Category 500 Satin stitches sideways motion
Category 600 Ornamental stitches
Category 700 Heirloom stitches