Singer CG-590 - Free-Motion Embroidery; Embroidery Procedure

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Free-Motion Embroidery
Free-motion embroidery is an elegant embellishment. The embroidery
can be extremely detailed, such as the embroidery on a bridal gown.
It also can be as simple as a row of flowers on kitchen linens.
Machine Set-Up:
Stitch: Zigzag Stitch
Pattern Selector: A
Stitch Width: 2 or smaller
Stitch Length: N/A
Feet Dogs: Lowered
Presser Foot: Embroidery/Darning Foot*
or remove the foot completely
Needle Position: Center
Materials:
Embroidery hoop
8” x 8” cotton with an iron-on interfacing
Fabric marking pen
Procedure:
Using the fabric marking pen, draw the desired design or trace a simple
design.
Place fabric in the embroidery hoop, making sure the fabric is taut.
Place the hoop under the foot, positioning the needle over the starting
point of the design.
Lower the presser foot.
Turn the hand wheel forward to bring up the bobbin thread though the
fabric. Sew a few securing stitches at the starting point.