Sewing Machine User Manual

SECTION5, LEARN THE STITCHES

Cross Stitch [_

Set I:ha M_.c.hi_e

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Tile Stitch and Its Uses

You can make beautiful designs with this

embroidery stitch pattern, in half the t_me

_t would take if embroidered by hand. You

can also combine cross stitches with the

other decorative patterns and letters or

o#mbers |or attractive samplers and other

sewing pro!ects_

Here's How

i. Choose a plain close weave fabric such a_ linen

or wool flannel for the background fabric.

2. If yo_ choose ti_jht weight fabric, use a tear-

away fabric backing for support.

3. Adjusl the stitch w_dth and length as you

desire to malch the pattern you have or plan,

4. Find the center ot the design, or if the desLgn

_Sa border, choose a starting point.

5, Count the cross sIitches from the center up

and program the number.

ISee p, 92_., Pattern Singte Umts.)

Use Auto, Lock to begin and encL

For Cross-Stitching Without a Pattern:

IF. Start in the center of the destgn and sew the

{irst row, letting the taboo teed naturally.

2. Then count the next row el stitches to the

leltor r=ght.

3. Add or delete stitches by pressing the Clear

button and teprogrammmg,

4. Begin each row by lowering] the needle at the

corner of a previous stitch.

5. Use the placement, arrow " z_ " on Foot F to

insure straight, even rows.