STITCH “B, D, E” - DECORATIVE SATIN STITCH
Using decorative stitches is one of the easiest and most attractive ways to topstitch. Experiment with metallic, rayon, or variegated threads for additional detail.
STITCH STITCH WIDTH STITCH LENGTH PRESSER FOOT
B, D, E | Open toe |
Determine the placement of the stitching line. Place the fabric under the presser foot and sew [Fig. 1]. Using a stabilizer under the fabric will provide extra firmness.
STITCH “C” - SATIN SCALLOP HEM
Simply stitch and trim to create this lovely scallop finish.
STITCH STITCH WIDTH STITCH LENGTH PRESSER FOOT
C | Open toe |
Mark the hem finish line on the fabric with a washout fabric marker and stitch along the line [Fig. 2]. Place a bead of seam sealant along the stitches and let dry. Trim the fabric close to the stitching [Fig. 3].
STITCH “F” - BLINDHEM
Eliminate time consuming hand sewing with the use of the blindhem stitch. Use a thread color that matches the fabric color for the best results.
STITCH STITCH WIDTH STITCH LENGTH PRESSER FOOT
F3-54Blindhem
Turn up the finished edge of the fabric to the desired hem depth [Fig. 4]. Fold back, leaving a 1/4” edge [Fig. 5]. Place garment under the foot with the folded edge along the hem guide [Fig. 6]. Adjust the guide by turning the screw so that the fabric fold is against the guide and the needle just barely catches the fold as you sew. You may need to sew a few test samples on scrap fabric to make the correct guide adjustment on the presser foot.
Stitch slowly.
Fig. 1 | Decorative satin stitches |
Fig. 2 | Fig. 3 |
Satin scallop hem
Fig. 4 | Fig 5 |
Fig. 6 | Blindhem (underside view) |
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