SEWING STITCH PATTERNSCharacter/Decorative StitchesSewing S-81S3Sewing Attractive FinishesTo achieve attractive results when sewing character/decorative stitches, check the table below for theproper fabric/thread/needle combinations.Basic Sewinga Select a stitch pattern.b Attach monogramming foot “N”.c Place the fabric under the presser foot, pullthe upper thread out to the side, and thenlower the presser foot.d Press the “Start/Stop” button to startsewing.SEWING STITCH PATTERNSNote• Other factors, such as fabric thickness, stabilizer material, etc., also have an effect on the stitch, soyou should always sew a few trial stitches before beginning your project.• When sewing satin stitch patterns, there may be shrinking or bunching of stitches, so be sure toattach a stabilizer material.• Guide the fabric with your hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and even during sewing.Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, or fabrics with coarse weaves, attach stabilizer on thewrong side of the fabric. If you do not wish to do so, place the fabric on a thin paper such as tracing paper.a Fabricb Stabilizerc Thin paperThread #50 - #60Needle With lightweight, regular, or stretch fabrics: the Ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14With heavyweight fabrics: home sewing machine needle 90/14Presser foot Monogramming foot “N”.Using another presser foot may give inferior results.CAUTION• When sewing 7 mm satin stitch patterns andthe stitches are bunched, lengthen the stitchlength. If you continue sewing when thestitches are bunched, the needle may bend orbreak (“Setting the Stitch Length” onpage S-11).
