Singer 457 - Page 49

Method r2
Pattern Selector : 'vV~N,%VN
Needle Position : C
Stitch Width : 0, then 2-4
Stitch Length : 15 to 20, then FINE
Presser Foot : General Purpose
Feed Height : R
1 . Outline the entire design with a
short straight
stitch .
-? . . Trim raw edges close to the
stitching .
3 .
Adjust stitch width selector to
desired width setting for appli-
que stitch . Set stitch length se-
lector on FINE .
4 . Stitch, following
and covering
the
straight-stitch outline . This
step will produce a smooth over-
edged finish, with no raw edges
to be trimmed . Remove basting .
Corded Applique
Corded applique, which gives
a
raised, three-dimensional
effect, is
a particularly
attractive finish for
lace applique
.
Follow either Method #1 or #2, de-
scribed above, but first insert
a cord
of gimp, crochet thread,
or button-
hole twist into the
center eyelet on
the
special purpose presser foot .
(See "Hairline Seams," page 30,
for threading instructions .)