VALBERG 972697-VB-MAC Consignes D'utilisation page 59

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Attach the satin stitch foot (not supplied).
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• If you are using thicker thread (like topstitching thread), be sure to change the needle to
a larger size needle as well.
Appliqués
Appliqués are made by sewing pieces of certain-shaped fabric onto a base fabric to form a
design or pattern. This technique offers unlimited creative possibilities.
1. Preparing appliqués
• Apply iron-on tape with a paper backing to the back of the appliqué fabric, according to
the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Outline the shape of the appliqué, then cut this shape out of the fabric that was fused to
the iron-on tape.
• Remove the paper from the back of the tape. Position the appliqué on the base fabric,
then fuse them into place.
2. Sewing appliqués
• Set the machine to stitch No. 5: the satin zigzag stitch.
• To sew the appliqué, sew it in such a way that the right side of the stitch falls from the
outer edge of the appliqué, thus enclosing the fabric's raw edge. The left side of the stitch
will enter the appliqué fabric.
Blind hem
The blind hem stitch is mainly used to create seemingly invisible hems on various types of
projects, such as curtains, trousers, skirts, etc. There are two different blind hem stitch types
to choose from on the machine: standard blind hem stitch (for hems on woven fabrics) and
stretch blind hem stitch (for hems on stretch fabrics).
1. Set the machine to stitch No. 9 for the standard blind hem stitch or to stitch No. 11 for
the stretch blind hem stitch.
2. Attach the blind hem foot (not supplied).
Insert the appropriate needle for the fabric being hemmed ( "Needle, fabric and thread
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guide").
4. Thread the top of the machine and the bobbin with a thread colour that closely matches
or blends with the colour of the item being hemmed.
5. Fold and pin the fabric, as shown (1).
6. Place the fabric under the blind hem presser foot (not supplied) with the fold of the fabric
positioned in such a way that the needle only pierces the fold when the needle passes to
the left. Make sure to remove the pins as you sew (2).
7. When you have finished, fold the hem and press (3).
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