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Decorate with Geometric Patterns

Set the Machine

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Thread tension 2to 8

F Satin stitch toot

The Stitches and Their Uses

These stttches ere purely decorative.

You can sew one row or several or vary the stitch width and length for special effects.

Experiment on a scrap of fabric to see whet special effects are possible.

Here's How

I. Adjust the stitch width and length as you desire.

2.Practice the stitch on a scrap of fabric.

3.Mark the lines for decoration on the fabric, using a washable fabnc marker.

4.Lower the needle at the starting pmnt.

5.Lower the presser foot.

6.Lock the stitch at the beginning {press auto-lock),

7.Gently guide the fabric along the marked line.

8.Use the auto-lock to secure the row of stitches at the end.

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Helpful Hint

You may want to combine these geometric

decorative stitches with other decorative

stitches. See "Programming Decorative

Stitch Patterns" (p. 87 _ 90) for detailed instructions.

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