Sewing A Decorative Stitch - Singer 2273 Manual De Instrucciones

A decorative stitch is used for embellishing and adding flair to your sewing projects.
(Go to www.singerco.com to view other decorative stitches that can be used).
HOW TO:
1. Set the machine to the desired stitch by setting the Stitch Selector Dial to one of the decorative
stitches. (See Page 19)
2. Set the Stitch Width Dial control between 2 and 5 depending on how wide you want your stitch to
be. (See Page 19)
3. Set the Stitch Length Dial between 0.5 and 3. (See Page 19)
D E F G H I J
C D E F G H I
SEW ALONG: Crescent Stitch
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Use a stabilizer (see Appendix) on the underside of the fabric if there is gathering or puckering as
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you sew. Decorative stitching can be used almost anywhere on your project!
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It may be helpful to decrease the upper tension by 1 or 2 numbers when sewing decorative
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stitches. This will help prevent the bobbin thread from possibly showing on the top when sewing
denser stitches.
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Stitch Selector Dial
1
K
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START SEWING

Sewing a Decorative Stitch

Stitch Width Dial
1
1. Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that the Crescent
Stitch setting is directly below the green arrow.
2. Set the Stitch Width Dial control so that number
5 is directly in front of the green arrow.
3. Set the Stitch Length Dial control so that
number 1 is directly below the green arrow.
4. Place the fabric under the All Purpose Foot with
the right-hand edge of the fabric lined up with
the desired seam guide line on the right side of
the needle plate. Lower the presser foot, then
step on the foot control to begin sewing. Sew 2
to 3 stitches and then backstitch (see Page 20)
to reinforce the seam.
Stitch Length Dial
1
1
3
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