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ZIG-ZAG. APPLICATIONS
APPLIQUE
Motifs or designs, applied with a zig-zag
stitch, add beauty and interest to •wearing
appareland household textiles.
Bands, flowers, leaves or figures in con-
trasting or self fabric, may be effectively
applied to another surface by two methods.
The appropriate method is determined by the
fabric being used. A test sample is advisable.
Method _ 2
Position and outline design as for Method
# 1. Follow the shape of the design, outlining
it entirely with zig-zag stitching. Trim away
excess fabric on the outer edges of the
applique after stitching has been completed.
Method _ 1
Position and baste design to fabric.
Outline entire design with a short straight
stitch. Trim raw edges close to stitching.
Set stitch width and stitch length for zig-zag
stitch desired. Overedge design. This smooth
uniform finish requires no additional trim-
ming.
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