User manual SINGER QUANTUM QUILTER 7350

[. . . ] Trim 5/8" edge flush with elastic edge. 2 NARROW CASING Create a narrow casing for application of narrow ribbons, braids or elastic with the Closed Zigzag Stitch, Zigzag Stitch, or Blanket Stitch. Machine Setup Stitch: Presser Foot: Stitch Length: Stitch Width: Closed Zigzag Stitch E (for sample) Zigzag Stitch (alternative) Blanket Stitch (alternative) General Purpose Foot C S 5 Materials Batiste or other medium to lightweight base fabric 1/8" wide ribbon Procedure Position ribbon end on right side of fabric. Stitch over the ribbon using the Closed Zigzag Stitch, being careful that the needle does not penetrate the ribbon on either edge. Perfect for gathered areas on children's clothes. 3 BLINDHEM Provides a fast way to finish hems securely. [. . . ] Pivot the work and stitch in the opposite direction, aligning the stitches so that they meet the previous row in the center. Note: - Use this technique to create textured effects for use in crazy quilts. - Experiment with other stitches. 10 SHELL EDGING This stitch provides a delicate decorative edging on stretch or lingerie fabrics. Machine Setup Stitch: Presser Foot: Stitch Length: Stitch Width: Materials Nylon Tricot 5" x 8" Procedure Fold fabric up 1" in on the long edge of the fabric. Sew a row of stitching, allowing the needle to slightly fall off the fold when it swings to the right. Note: This stitch also works well on lightweight woven fabrics cut on the bias. Overedge Stitch General Purpose Foot C 2 4 11 WING NEEDLE WORK Wonderful effects can be created by simply stitching geometric shapes, straight lines, cross-hatching, etc. , with a wing needle. This is an unique embellishment for ready-to-wear garments, such as a linen blouse, lingerie or special occasion gowns. Machine Setup Stitch: Presser Foot: Needle: Stitch Length: Stitch Width: Feather Stitch G General Purpose Foot C Wing Needle S 4-7 Note: Do not use built-in needle threader with wing needle in machine. Materials Linen or other natural fiber fabric ­ spray starched for added firmness 60-80 weight white sewing thread 60-80 weight white sewing thread in bobbin Procedure Trace a design onto fabric using chalk, water-soluble or air-soluble marker. (use stencils, templates or create a design) Stitch along the drawn lines of the design. Note: For best results in wing needle stitching, the stitch needs forward-back movement, so that the needle penetrates the same hole more than once. By reducing the width of the feather stitch to zero, this action is accomplished, and the desired holes will remain in the fabric. 12 ROLLED AND WHIPPED EDGE This is an heirloom sewing technique, in which a small amount of fabric is rolled to finish the edge of fine fabrics, also making the edge more durable. Machine Setup Stitch: Zigzag Stitch B Presser Foot: General Purpose Foot C Stitch Length: 1 Stitch Width: 3 Needle: Red Band 80/11 Materials Batiste Flat cotton lace 60-80 weight cotton embroidery thread Procedure Starch lace on both sides. Set width of the zigzag so the left swing of the needle stitches into the lace header, and the right swing extends over the fabric edge. Note: Upper tension may need to be reduced. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 13 LACE INSERTION Stitch the lace on top of the fabric, then trim fabric away from underneath to create a beautiful heirloom lace insertion. Machine Setup Stitch: Presser Foot: Stitch Length: Stitch Width: Needle: Zigzag Stitch B General Purpose Foot C 1. 0 2. 0-2. 5 Red Band 80/11 Note: Adjust width as desired. Materials Batiste Strip of lace 60-80 weight fine cotton thread Procedure Starch lace and batiste. Finish fabric's edges by sewing a small zigzag through all layers, being careful not to catch too much lace. Note: A nice touch can be added by stitching a row of Hemstitching down each side of the lace. [. . . ] Machine Setup Stitch: Presser Foot: Stitch Length: Stitch Width: F, G, H, I, L, M, N, O Stretch A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, N, O, P, Q General Purpose Foot C Adjust according to preference Adjust according to preference Materials: Fabric scraps Foundation fabric or paper Procedure Crazy-piece the scraps onto the foundation fabric or paper, starting from the center and working outward. Select desired decorative stitch and center the stitching over the seam lines. Use rayon, metallic or other decorative threads. XXXXX X Note: Reference Singer Quilting Bible for more ideas on crazy quilting. 20 CREATE TRIPLE STRAIGHT STITCH This stitch is wonderful for built-in strength!Use for any seam where extra stress could be a problem, such as center back seam on pants. [. . . ]