White 1599 manual Application of Fun Patterns Decorative

Application of Fun Patterns

Decorative

A.

Fun

stitches-Briar

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The briar

reverse stitch patterns		produce
designs for use on	household

linens and children These reverse stitch

clothes. pattern can

be

used to	sew	in hems.
The reverse stitch patterns
be used	for	topstitching

can also bindings

and

ribbons

for

decorative

effect.

This

is

done

in

the

same

manner

that

lace

is

applied

with

the

zigzag

stitch.

The

straight

stitched

edge

of

the

reverse

stitch

patterns

on

the

left

should

be

sewn

on

the

left

edge

of

the

binding

or

ribbon.

This

decorative towels and

effect can be placemats for a

used on pleasant

appearance.

The

reverse

stitch

pat

terns

can

also

be

corded

for

stronger

decorative

edges

on

place-

mats

and tablecloths.

Simply

place

four

strands

of

pearl

cotton,

embroidery

floss

or

yarn

under the

presser

foot.

A

transparent

foot

will

help guide sewing the

the cord evenly while reverse stitch patterns.

The

reverse

stitch

patterns

can

be

sewn with needle for

two threads through one a more effective decora

tive

stitch.

Simply

thread

two

sewing

threads

through

the upper

threading

system.

A

larger

needle

should the two

be used	to
threads.	Use

accommodate this decorative

technique for	enhancing
tablecloths,	placemats,

napkins,

and

curtains.

NOTE:

Narrow

patterns

may

be

made 4-3-2.

by

setting

zigzag

width

to

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