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SECTION 5. LEARN T_tE STITCHES
* Cut-Out Work Edging and Applique _ and
Set th_ Machine
Threa,'[ tension
2to6
F: Satl_ stitch
i_tOt
Pte_s_re dlat: 2
The Stitch and Its Uses
OJt-Out Work and Applique are the meier
uses tot this stitch, but _t can also be used to
provide edging on many sewing prelects,
including placemats, blankets, collars, cuffs
and pockets.
Here's How -- For Applique
1. Use a _usible heavy weight inter-
tamog behind each piece o_ your
applique.
2. Cut the interfacing slightly smaller
than the design p_eces.
3. Tape or baste the applique m p|ace
and sew a_oond each piece with
stitch pattern [] or _ ,
NOTE: You may also use a satin stitch.
4. When sewing curves, leave the needle
in the tabrlc0 rinse the presser toot
and turn the iabri¢.
5. Lower the presser toot and stitch,
He[e's How - For CutoOut Work
_/. Choose a simple design and trace the
outline on the right side el the labnc.
2. Place a p_ece O! tulle or organdy
under the design and pin m place.
NOTE: You may want _o use a con-
trastln_ insert fabric to accent
your work,
3, Basle the _ayers together, stitching
!ust outside the outline. Remove the
plns_
q. Stitch around the design,using stitch
pattern[] or _.
NOTE: You may also use a narrowsatm
Stitch_see p, 6_3|.
5. Remove bast|ng and cut the tabrJc
inside the design close to the
stitching, using an embroidery
scissors.
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