Singer 5122 - Applications; Applique

applications
APPLIQUE
Applique
adds
beauty
and
interest
to
clothing
and
household
linens.
You
can
create
your
own
design,
trace
a
simple
outline
from
a
colouring
book,
or
use
a
motif
cut
from
a
printed
fabric.
Fabric
of
similar
or
different
textures
combine
equally
well.
A closely
spaced
plain
zig-zag
stitch,
commonly
referred
to
as
a satin
stitch,
is
used
for
applique
work.
Although
you
may
vary
stitch
width
to
accommodate
fabric
weave
and
texture,
never
allow
the
stitch
to
be
too
wide.
Make
a
test
sample
to
help
you
decide
which
of
the
following
methods
is
best
for
your
fabric
and
design,
*
Needle
Position:
.
"
Stitch
Width:
To
suit
fabric
* Stitch
Length:
Between
0
and
I
*
General
Purpose
Needle
Plate
" General
Purpose
Foot
Preparation
"
Baste
applique
design
to
fabric
and
outline
the
design
with
a short,
straight
stitch.
"
Remove
basting
and
press.
/
Method
1
Method 1 - Trimming after
Stitching --------------------------------------------
*
Set
machine
as
code
recommends.
*
Outline
the
entire
design
with
satin
stitching.
*
Cut
away
the
fabric
or
the
outer
edges
of
the
stitching
with
embroidery
scissors.
Method
2
-
Stitching
after
Trimming
" Trim
outside
fabric
edges
close
to
straight
-
stitch
outline
of
design.
"
Set
machine
as
code
recommends.
" Overedge
the
design
with
satin
stitching.
This
Method
2
step
will
produce
a
smooth,
lustrous
finish
that
requires
no
additional
trimming.
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