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Satin Stitch Applique
Machine Settings
q Pattern: #10
w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F
e Needle thread tension: 3–6
r Presser foot pressure lever: 2
The zigzag stitch is commonly used for applique,
monogramming, stems of flowers and petals. (A short
zigzag stitch length creates the satin stitch.) Threads
of 100% cotton, rayon or silk provide the best results.
* Apply stabilizer to the fabric for the stitch to form
correctly.
Decrease stitch width to 3.5 and stitch length to 0.4.
Applique Preparation
1. Press fusible webbing to the wrong side of a light-
weight fabric.
2. Cut out design shape. Fuse design to main fabric.
3. Sew design to fabric with the needle swinging off
the applique.
4. When you reach a place where you need to turn,
lower the needle into the fabric at the outer edge
of the turn. Raise the presser foot, turn fabric,
lower the presser foot and continue sewing. You
may need to set the foot pressure dial to 2.
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Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch
Machine Settings
q Pattern: #10
w Presser foot: Overlock foot C
e Needle thread tension: 3–7
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Simple zigzag stitching is used for finishing raw
seam edges (overcasting) on most woven fabrics
to prevent fabric from unraveling. This is the
fastest way to finish an edge.
Select 10.
Attach overlock foot C.
• Do not set the stitch width lower than 5.0 when
using overlock foot C because the needle
could hit wires on the foot.
Place the fabric edge against the black guide on
the foot. Sew.
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