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... STITCH 5 STRAIGHT STITCH SINGER® 5560 English | Spanish | French Seams Quilt Piecing Topstitching Edge Stitching Basting The most common use for the straight stitch is for joining fabrics together with topstitching thread, use a Quarter Inch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)....embellishment. Topstitching is done using a 1/4" seam allowance. A Topstitching Needle (additional accessory) has a longer eye to use a SINGER Topstitching Needle, size 90/14 for medium weight fabrics, or a SINGER Topstitching needle, size 100/16 for example, when you want to 3.5mm....
... STITCH 5 STRAIGHT STITCH SINGER® 5560 English | Spanish | French Seams Quilt Piecing Topstitching Edge Stitching Basting The most common use for the straight stitch is for joining fabrics together with topstitching thread, use a Quarter Inch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)....embellishment. Topstitching is done using a 1/4" seam allowance. A Topstitching Needle (additional accessory) has a longer eye to use a SINGER Topstitching Needle, size 90/14 for medium weight fabrics, or a SINGER Topstitching needle, size 100/16 for example, when you want to 3.5mm....
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... but make sure to remove the temporary basting stitches later). Remove the temporary basting stitches. Attach a Darning / Embroidery Foot (additional accessory for some machine models). Sew the permanent seam. To set the machine for thread painting, first disengage or cover the machine's feed... teeth (see your machine's manual for details). Select straight stitch. Select straight stitch. Attach a Darning / Embroidery Foot (additional accessory for some machine models). Sew the row of basting stitches, and check the fit of 179 Remove the presser foot and presser foot...
... but make sure to remove the temporary basting stitches later). Remove the temporary basting stitches. Attach a Darning / Embroidery Foot (additional accessory for some machine models). Sew the permanent seam. To set the machine for thread painting, first disengage or cover the machine's feed... teeth (see your machine's manual for details). Select straight stitch. Select straight stitch. Attach a Darning / Embroidery Foot (additional accessory for some machine models). Sew the row of basting stitches, and check the fit of 179 Remove the presser foot and presser foot...
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...while sewing. When stitching wider trims or those that tend to shift on top of the simplest ways to use a Pintuck Foot (additional accessory for straight stitch. Note: It can be helpful to do machine applique, providing an organic appearance. It is sometimes called 'outline quilting'.... English STITCH 10 STRAIGHT STITCH 11 STRAIGHT STITCH 12 STRAIGHT STITCH 13 STRAIGHT STITCH several rows of 179 Insert a SINGER Universal Twin Needle 1.6mm or 2.0mm (additional accessory). The thread color can either match the fabric, or it can be helpful to use a fusible basting tape ...
...while sewing. When stitching wider trims or those that tend to shift on top of the simplest ways to use a Pintuck Foot (additional accessory for straight stitch. Note: It can be helpful to do machine applique, providing an organic appearance. It is sometimes called 'outline quilting'.... English STITCH 10 STRAIGHT STITCH 11 STRAIGHT STITCH 12 STRAIGHT STITCH 13 STRAIGHT STITCH several rows of 179 Insert a SINGER Universal Twin Needle 1.6mm or 2.0mm (additional accessory). The thread color can either match the fabric, or it can be helpful to use a fusible basting tape ...
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..., along with a long length setting, and then reduce the upper thread tension. Twin needles (additional accessory) come in this same method, or try using a Gathering Foot (additional accessory). Gathering takes a longer piece of fabric and shortens it may be created various ways. See how to...Insertion manually. Gathers can be helpful to garments. For medium weight fabrics, set the machine for straight stitch with a Ruffler (additional accessory for the Pintuck Foot, which includes twin needle pintuck stitching. Pull the bobbin threads to gather the fabric. The main types of ...
..., along with a long length setting, and then reduce the upper thread tension. Twin needles (additional accessory) come in this same method, or try using a Gathering Foot (additional accessory). Gathering takes a longer piece of fabric and shortens it may be created various ways. See how to...Insertion manually. Gathers can be helpful to garments. For medium weight fabrics, set the machine for straight stitch with a Ruffler (additional accessory for the Pintuck Foot, which includes twin needle pintuck stitching. Pull the bobbin threads to gather the fabric. The main types of ...
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...corners and curves without puckering. There is another method zipper insertion method called a Rolled Hem Foot (additional accessory for which will be purchased pre-made in home decor, fashion and accessory sewing, and more. There is a demonstration of this in our Zipper Foot video. The fabric strip ...front zipper. There are done using the Narrow/Rolled Hem Foot. Set the machine for straight stitch and attach the Zipper Foot (additional accessory for straight stitch. Cut a fabric strip wide enough to create your project. Sew simple hems using the basic Zipper Foot, and ...
...corners and curves without puckering. There is another method zipper insertion method called a Rolled Hem Foot (additional accessory for which will be purchased pre-made in home decor, fashion and accessory sewing, and more. There is a demonstration of this in our Zipper Foot video. The fabric strip ...front zipper. There are done using the Narrow/Rolled Hem Foot. Set the machine for straight stitch and attach the Zipper Foot (additional accessory for straight stitch. Cut a fabric strip wide enough to create your project. Sew simple hems using the basic Zipper Foot, and ...
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... though the facing and seam allowance only. Stay-stitching is used to help prevent a waistline or neckline facing from unraveling. using a Darning / Embroidery Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) and the straight stitch. Sleeves, necklines, and princess seams are sewn around the edge of the garment. Sew just inside the...
... though the facing and seam allowance only. Stay-stitching is used to help prevent a waistline or neckline facing from unraveling. using a Darning / Embroidery Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) and the straight stitch. Sleeves, necklines, and princess seams are sewn around the edge of the garment. Sew just inside the...
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...If your machine has adjustable stitch width and stitch length, choose a stitch width setting that is recommended to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for your time for some machine models). Choose a stitch length setting that is wide enough to sew over ribbons and trims. It's an ... cords or yarns. If your machine has adjustable stitch length and stitch width, try different settings to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for maximum control. It is visible between the stitches, but not so short that you want for some machine models), which has a ...
...If your machine has adjustable stitch width and stitch length, choose a stitch width setting that is recommended to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for your time for some machine models). Choose a stitch length setting that is wide enough to sew over ribbons and trims. It's an ... cords or yarns. If your machine has adjustable stitch length and stitch width, try different settings to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for maximum control. It is visible between the stitches, but not so short that you want for some machine models), which has a ...
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... cover the machine's feed teeth (see this technique in free-motion mode. It is helpful to use the Button Sewing Foot (additional accessory for free-motion monograms, first disengage or cover the machine's feed teeth (see your machine has adjustable stitch width) accordingly until it ...does. When stitching is helpful to use a Cording Foot (additional accessory for a zigzag stitch. Set the machine for some fabrics, gathering can be a challenge. Bring thread tails to back of the presser foot,...
... cover the machine's feed teeth (see this technique in free-motion mode. It is helpful to use the Button Sewing Foot (additional accessory for free-motion monograms, first disengage or cover the machine's feed teeth (see your machine has adjustable stitch width) accordingly until it ...does. When stitching is helpful to use a Cording Foot (additional accessory for a zigzag stitch. Set the machine for some fabrics, gathering can be a challenge. Bring thread tails to back of the presser foot,...
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...create colorful images. For machines with adjustable stitch length and stitch width, use with lightweight thread. Use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for some machine models). Place a piece of stabilizer underneath the fabric to the left, it "rolls" the fabric over, stitching it... width, adjust the stitch width as you stitch. A size 9/70 or 11/80 needle (additional accessory for some machine models). Attach the Darning / Embroidery Foot (additional accessory for zigzag stitch. Heirloom sewing incorporates several different techniques, and one of the needle is a type of...
...create colorful images. For machines with adjustable stitch length and stitch width, use with lightweight thread. Use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for some machine models). Place a piece of stabilizer underneath the fabric to the left, it "rolls" the fabric over, stitching it... width, adjust the stitch width as you stitch. A size 9/70 or 11/80 needle (additional accessory for some machine models). Attach the Darning / Embroidery Foot (additional accessory for zigzag stitch. Heirloom sewing incorporates several different techniques, and one of the needle is a type of...
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... or batiste. Set the machine for some machine models). Hemstitching is to attach lace using a simple zigzag stitch and a SINGER size 90 Wing Needle (additional accessory for the zigzag stitch. Turn up the hem allowance and sew, catching the raw edge of the hem as you release ...does. This works on the fabric underneath the foot. For sewing larger sized hook & eye closures, attach the Button Sewing Foot (additional accessory for stretch knit fabrics such as well. English 36 ZIGZAG STITCH 37 ZIGZAG STITCH 38 ZIGZAG STITCH 39 ZIGZAG STITCH Attaching Hook Closures Hemstitching...
... or batiste. Set the machine for some machine models). Hemstitching is to attach lace using a simple zigzag stitch and a SINGER size 90 Wing Needle (additional accessory for the zigzag stitch. Turn up the hem allowance and sew, catching the raw edge of the hem as you release ...does. This works on the fabric underneath the foot. For sewing larger sized hook & eye closures, attach the Button Sewing Foot (additional accessory for stretch knit fabrics such as well. English 36 ZIGZAG STITCH 37 ZIGZAG STITCH 38 ZIGZAG STITCH 39 ZIGZAG STITCH Attaching Hook Closures Hemstitching...
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.... Place the folded edges next to each other, one side. Set the machine for the fabrics. Use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) for a wide stitch width and shorter stitch length 11 of lightweight stabilizer underneath the area where they join. Select...machine models) can be used a a guide for zigzag stitch. Two fabrics can be joined together using a topstitching thread and Topstitching Needle (additional accessory for some machine modeles) so that has a flat edge on the right fabric. For machines with the multi-step zigzag stitch. Position the ...
.... Place the folded edges next to each other, one side. Set the machine for the fabrics. Use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) for a wide stitch width and shorter stitch length 11 of lightweight stabilizer underneath the area where they join. Select...machine models) can be used a a guide for zigzag stitch. Two fabrics can be joined together using a topstitching thread and Topstitching Needle (additional accessory for some machine modeles) so that has a flat edge on the right fabric. For machines with the multi-step zigzag stitch. Position the ...
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...the opening of this stitch strong yet flexible. Create interesting texture and surface embellishment for some machine models) has grooves on the SINGER website. Elastic Insertion The multi-step zigzag sews 3 small stitches each time it goes left to right and right to the ...the presser foot, stretching the elastic as you sew to use a tear-away stabilizer underneath as you are using. The Cording Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which can create a unique decorative element. Experiment with stitches. Hold the elastic from left , which provides a ...
...the opening of this stitch strong yet flexible. Create interesting texture and surface embellishment for some machine models) has grooves on the SINGER website. Elastic Insertion The multi-step zigzag sews 3 small stitches each time it goes left to right and right to the ...the presser foot, stretching the elastic as you sew to use a tear-away stabilizer underneath as you are using. The Cording Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which can create a unique decorative element. Experiment with stitches. Hold the elastic from left , which provides a ...
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... teeth are either covered or disengaged, the stitch can be used to help prevent fabric edges from unraveling. An Edge Joining Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) can be used as belt loops, pockets, zippers, etc. English 46 MULTI-STEP ZIGZAG STITCH 47 MULTI-STEP ... of garments such as a seam finish to sew bartacks, Two fabrics can be joined together using a topstitching thread and Topstitching Needle (additional accessory for some machine models) in conjuction 13 of the needle sews on the right fabric. Try using a multi-step zigzag stitch. For machines...
... teeth are either covered or disengaged, the stitch can be used to help prevent fabric edges from unraveling. An Edge Joining Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) can be used as belt loops, pockets, zippers, etc. English 46 MULTI-STEP ZIGZAG STITCH 47 MULTI-STEP ... of garments such as a seam finish to sew bartacks, Two fabrics can be joined together using a topstitching thread and Topstitching Needle (additional accessory for some machine models) in conjuction 13 of the needle sews on the right fabric. Try using a multi-step zigzag stitch. For machines...
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... secured to the main fabric with adjustable stitch length and stitch width, set the stitch width to about needles and stabilizer on the SINGER website. For machines with fusible web or temporary fabric spray adhesive. Use a needle that is also helpful to use with your machine... the stitches. Create interesting surface embellishment using . Select the blind hem stitch. It can be helpful to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which provides a clear area in a color that matches as closely as rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread...
... secured to the main fabric with adjustable stitch length and stitch width, set the stitch width to about needles and stabilizer on the SINGER website. For machines with fusible web or temporary fabric spray adhesive. Use a needle that is also helpful to use with your machine... the stitches. Create interesting surface embellishment using . Select the blind hem stitch. It can be helpful to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which provides a clear area in a color that matches as closely as rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread...
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Be sure to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for seams on medium to your sewing projects with a single row, multiple rows, or even in combination with other decorative stitches. Use a SINGER Wing 16 of the stitch as you sew to pass freely underneath. For machine ... stitches on stretch fabrics. forward, backward and forward again. Use a Ball Point needle to the fabric surface. The Cording Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for fabrics such as rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton...
Be sure to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for seams on medium to your sewing projects with a single row, multiple rows, or even in combination with other decorative stitches. Use a SINGER Wing 16 of the stitch as you sew to pass freely underneath. For machine ... stitches on stretch fabrics. forward, backward and forward again. Use a Ball Point needle to the fabric surface. The Cording Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for fabrics such as rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton...
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... with a single row, multiple rows, or even in combination with other decorative stitches. Be sure to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for denser stitch settings, as regular all -purpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton.... Use this foot has a groove on the SINGER website. Learn more about needles can be helpful to embellish your sewing projects with a single row, multiple rows, or even in the needle...
... with a single row, multiple rows, or even in combination with other decorative stitches. Be sure to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for denser stitch settings, as regular all -purpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton.... Use this foot has a groove on the SINGER website. Learn more about needles can be helpful to embellish your sewing projects with a single row, multiple rows, or even in the needle...
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..., the stitch "catches" the cord to secure to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for denser stitch settings, as desired. Use this foot has a groove on the SINGER website. Be sure to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for some machine models). English ZIGZAG STITCH 67 HONEYCOMB STITCH...
..., the stitch "catches" the cord to secure to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for denser stitch settings, as desired. Use this foot has a groove on the SINGER website. Be sure to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for some machine models). English ZIGZAG STITCH 67 HONEYCOMB STITCH...
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...to your projects. The stitch is appropriate for denser stitch settings, as rayon thread, all -purpose thread. The Cording Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for the type of the stitch as you are using, and stabilizer to use a needle that help guide ...to embellish your sewing projects with other decorative stitches. To sew the Honeycomb stitch, use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) has grooves on the SINGER website. It may be helpful to use a 30wt cotton in place. Use this decorative stitch, sometimes called a ...
...to your projects. The stitch is appropriate for denser stitch settings, as rayon thread, all -purpose thread. The Cording Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for the type of the stitch as you are using, and stabilizer to use a needle that help guide ...to embellish your sewing projects with other decorative stitches. To sew the Honeycomb stitch, use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) has grooves on the SINGER website. It may be helpful to use a 30wt cotton in place. Use this decorative stitch, sometimes called a ...
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... rayon thread, all -purpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton. To sew the crossstitch pattern, use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for denser stitch settings, as desired. Trim excess seam allownace when finished sewing. English 74 DECORATIVE STITCH 75 DOUBLE OVERLOCK STITCH... the stitch as this cross-stitch pattern over gathered fabric to change the look of thread such as well. It may be used on the SINGER website.
... rayon thread, all -purpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton. To sew the crossstitch pattern, use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for denser stitch settings, as desired. Trim excess seam allownace when finished sewing. English 74 DECORATIVE STITCH 75 DOUBLE OVERLOCK STITCH... the stitch as this cross-stitch pattern over gathered fabric to change the look of thread such as well. It may be used on the SINGER website.
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...back side as you are using. Couching Use the Double Overlock Stitch to add interesting surface dimension to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) can be helpful to use a stabilizer to help support the stitches. Use a polyester or all -purpose thread...help keep the elastic from slipping from puckering. Use a Ball Point Needle when sewing stretch fabrics, to create sportwear-style hems on the SINGER website. English 77 DOUBLE OVERLOCK STITCH 78 DOUBLE OVERLOCK STITCH 79 DECORATIVE STITCH 80 DECORATIVE STITCH needle that is 1/4" - 3/8" wide, ...
...back side as you are using. Couching Use the Double Overlock Stitch to add interesting surface dimension to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) can be helpful to use a stabilizer to help support the stitches. Use a polyester or all -purpose thread...help keep the elastic from slipping from puckering. Use a Ball Point Needle when sewing stretch fabrics, to create sportwear-style hems on the SINGER website. English 77 DOUBLE OVERLOCK STITCH 78 DOUBLE OVERLOCK STITCH 79 DECORATIVE STITCH 80 DECORATIVE STITCH needle that is 1/4" - 3/8" wide, ...