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BUILT-IN DECORATIVE STITCHES – “S” STRETCH RANGE
Crazy quilt patchwork is a wonderful way to use ran-
dom-shaped fabrics and an excellent project for using
sewing machine stitches creatively.
Begin with a base fabric, such as muslin. Top the base
fabric with quilt batting (optional). Pin a fabric piece,
right side up, in the center of the base fabric. Place a
second piece of fabric on top of the first piece, right
sides together, aligning fabric edges. Sew a straight stitch
along the fabric edge [Fig. 1]. Flip the second piece over
and press the seam. Select stitch “F” in the “S” range
and topstitch along the finished seam [Fig. 2]. Continue
to add, sew and topstitch fabric pieces, covering raw
edges until the base fabric is covered.
Stitch up matching trims for clothing or home decorating
projects by sewing a decorative stitch on purchased ribbon
1/2” wide or wider.
Position the ribbon under the center of the presser foot and
sew [Fig. 3]. You may need to use a tear-away stabilizer
under the ribbon for extra stability.
Add a touch of color to linens with this enticing decorative
stitch. A variegated thread used in the needle will add
dimension.
Determine the stitching placement line. Place the finished
edge under the foot at the placement line and sew [Fig. 4].
Stitch rows of cross stitch on a towel for a hand-made
look in a fraction of the time.
Place the fabric under the foot and sew [Fig. 5]. Use a
tear-away stabilizer under the fabric if sewing on light-
weight linens.
STITCH “F” - FEATHER STITCH
STITCH “G” - DECORATIVE TRIM
Fig. 3
Decorative trim
Fig. 4
Decorative topstitch
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Crazy quilt
Fig. 5
Cross stitch
RANGE
STITCH
WIDTH
LENGTH
FOOT
S
F
4-5
3
Open toe
RANGE
STITCH
WIDTH
LENGTH
FOOT
S
G
3-5
3
All-purpose
STITCH “H” - DECORATIVE EDGING
RANGE
STITCH
WIDTH
LENGTH
FOOT
S
H
4-5
1.5
Open toe
STITCH “I” - CROSS STITCH
RANGE
STITCH
WIDTH
LENGTH
FOOT
S
I
5
3
Open toe
