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from a hairline to the full width of whatever stitch width
setting you have chosen, simply by moving the hoop, or
by regulating the stitch width regulator as you sew. If you
move it sideways and stitch in a horizontal line, you will
get a hairline; if you move it forward or backward and stitch
in a vertical line, you will get full stitch width.
Thus you can produce a ribbon-like effect in script let-
tering. This takes practice but you can achieve some lovely
effects that look much like hand embroidery.
1. Always make a sample first to find the right stitch set-
tings and spacing.
2. Trace or mark lettering on right side of fabric. If the
fabric is soft or loosely woven, add an underlay of crisp
lawn or organdy.
3. Place work in embroidery hoop large enough to encom-
pass the entire design. Be sure fabric is held taut.
4. Position work under needle and lower presser bar to en-
gage tension.
5. Hold needle thread loosely and turn hand wheel
toward you to bring bobbin thread up through
fabric at start of design. Hold both threads and
lower the needle into the fabric.
6. Stitch, following the outline of the lettering. Main-
tain an even rate of speed so that the stitches are
uniformly spaced.
7. After stitching, trim the backing close to the
stitchina.
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