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Decorative Applications
Cross Stitches
► cross stitching is a traditional technique, and extends
the range of decorative stitches
► if the cross stitches are sewn on fabric with a linen
texture, they acquire a hand-stitched effect and look like
hand-stitched cross stitching
Application
► for home furnishings
► for trimmings on garments
► for embellishing in general
Sewing
► cross stitches of Category 300 can be stitched and
combined like any other decorative stitches
Sewing Trims
► select cross stitch
► stitch a row, using the seam guide or slide-on table
seam guide
► it is important to stitch the first row in a straight line, as it
will serve as a reference for the rows that follow
► select a new stitch
► stitch a second row next to first at a distance of one
presser foot‘s width, or using the seam guide
► repeat for the following rows of stitching
► Reverse pattern foot no. 1C/1D or
► Open embroidery foot no. 20C/20D
Use cotton embroidery thread for cross
stitching
Stitch appears fuller.