BERNINA 20D Sewing Machine Instructions
- August 30, 2024
- BERNINA
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BERNINA 20D Sewing Machine
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: Applique Your Handwriting
- Manufacturer: Thread Play with BERNINA
- Availability: Supplies available for sale at Thread Play with BERNINA
Product Usage Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Handwriting
- Write your desired text neatly on a piece of paper using a pen or marker.
- Step 2: Choose Fabric and Supplies
- Select the fabric for your applique and gather the necessary supplies, including those available at Thread Play with BERNINA (*).
- Step 3: Trace and Cut
- Place your handwriting template on the fabric and carefully trace the letters. Cut out the traced letters from the fabric.
- Step 4: Applique Placement
- Decide on the placement of your applique letters on your project and pin them in place.
- Step 5: Sewing
- Sew around the edges of the applique letters using a sewing machine or needle and thread to secure them to the fabric.
- Step 6: Finishing Touches
- Trim any excess threads and press your project to ensure a neat finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use any type of fabric for the applique?
A: It is recommended to use cotton or blend fabrics for best results.
Q: Do I need any special tools for this product?
A: Basic sewing supplies along with the supplies available at Thread Play with BERNINA (*) are sufficient.
OVERVIEW
Applique Your Handwriting SUPPLY LIST
- Sewing Machine with its usual accessories, including the manual, foot control, power cord, slide-on table, knee lever, extra bobbins, and zig-zag stitch plate.
- Presser Feet: #20 (or 20C or 20D, whichever is appropriate for your machine) and/or #23
- Sewing Machine Needle: Microtex 80 or 90, or Jeans 90
- Scissors: Large shears or paper scissors to cut through all layers; small, sharp applique scissors for refinements; thread snips; seam ripper.
- Fabric: Choose 2 fat quarters (FQ), one for the background and the second for the word you will be writing/appliqueing. Be sure there is contrast between the two so that your word shows up against its background.
- Thread: 1 spool of cotton thread, 50wt, to match your word fabric, if you’d like the stitching to be ‘invisible.’ When in doubt, go duller and darker.
- Or, choose a thread to contrast with your word fabric if you’d like the stitching to show, thereby adding another layer to your project.
Pencil, with a good eraser
- Sharpie, fine or medium point
Hand-sewing needle
Star (*) denotes those supplies which are available for sale at Thread Play with BERNINA
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