APPLIQUÉ
Appliqué is done by stitching shaped pieces of fabric onto a foundation fabric to form a
design or pattern. This technique offers unlimited creative possibilities.
1.
Prepare the Appliqué
Apply paper-backed fusible web to the wrong side of the Appliqué fabric, following
the manufacturer's recommendations. Draw the Appliqué shape, then cut out the
shape from the fabric that has been fused to the fusible web. Remove the paper
backing. Position the Appliqué on the foundation fabric, then fuse in place.
2.
Stitch the Appliqué
Set the machine for stitch #6, the Zig-Zag Satin Stitch.
To stitch the applique sew so that the right swing of the stitch falls off the outer edge
of the applique, enclosing the raw edge of the fabric. The left swing of the stitch
goes into the applique fabric.
BLIND HEM STITCHING
The Blind Hem stitch is primarily used for creating nearly invisible hems on various types of
projects such as curtains, trousers, skirts, etc. There are two different blind hem stitch
selections on the machine: the standard blind hem stitch (for hems on woven fabrics)
and the stretch blind hem stitch (for hems on stretch knit fabrics).
Set the machine to Stitch # 9 for the standard blind hem stitch, or set the machine to
Stitch #10forthe stretch blind hem stitch. Insert the appropriate needle for the fabric to be
hemmed (see the Needle, Fabric & Thread Chart for recommendations).
Thread the top of the machine and bobbin with a thread color that matches or blends as
closely as possible to the color of the item to be hemmed.
1.
Fold and pin the fabric, as shown.
2.
Place the fabric under the blind hem presser foot with the fold of the fabric
positioned so that the needle just pierces the fold when the needle swings to the left.
Be sure to remove pins as you sew.
3.
When finished, fold the hem down and press.
