Singer Cg 590 C Owners Manual

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Applying Ribbon with a Twin Needle  
 
By using a Twin Needle, two parallel rows of stitches can be used to  
attach a ribbon while stitching.   
 
Machine Set-Up
: 
Stitch:   Straight Stitch  
Pattern Selector:  A 
Stitch Width:    1, no width 
Stitch Length:  5 
Presser Foot:  Transparent Satin Foot or Standard Foot 
Needle:    Twin Needle  
Needle Position:      Center 
 
Materials
: 
5” x 5” piece of lightweight woven fabric, with a stabilizer ironed on  
6” long piece of 
¼” wide satin...

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Sewing on Leather 
 
Leather can add a bold accent to a garment, home decorating or craft project.  
Leather does not ravel, so there is no need to finish the seam edges. 
 
Machine Set-Up
: 
Stitch:   Straight Stitch 
Pattern Selector:      A 
Stitch Width:    1, no width 
Stitch Length:  3 
Presser Foot:  Special Purpose Foot (J) 
                                 or General Purpose Foot 
Needle: Leather Needle* 
                                SINGER PN#260-203286089S198, Wedge Point Needle...

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Decorative Stitching 
 
Your sewing projects can have diversity, originality and creativity by adding  
one or more of the available decorative stitches.  By embellishing a project with  
decorative stitches you can create an original work of art.      
 
Machine Set-Up:
 
Stitch:    Domino Stitch 
Pattern Selector:   F 
Stitch Width:     5 
Stitch Length:   1 
Presser Foot:    Special Purpose Foot (J) 
Needle Position:   Center 
 
Materials
: 
(1) 4” x 4” piece of cotton 
(1) 4” x 4” piece of...

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Joining Fabric with the Herringbone  
Stitch
 
Your sewing projects can have diversity, originality and creativity by adding  
one or more of the available decorative stitches.  By embellishing a project with  
decorative stitches you can create an original work of art.   The Herringbone 
Stitch is often used to join pieces of fabric and decorative top-stitching.   
 
Machine Set-Up:
 
Stitch:    Herringbone Stitch 
Pattern Selector:   H 
Stitch Width:     5 
Stitch Length:   Stretch Setting...

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Decorative Stippling  
The Double Action Stitch simulates free-motion stippling.  It is a creative way to 
decorate craft projects, home decorating projects or wearable art.  Try stitching 
fabric prior to appliqué to create texture to the appliqué fabric.  
  
Machine Set-Up:
 
Stitch:    Double Action Stitch 
Pattern Selector:   G 
Stitch Width:     5 
Stitch Length:   Stretch Setting 
Presser Foot:    Special Purpose Foot (J) 
Needle Position:   Center 
 
Materials
: 
(2) 4” x 4” pieces of...

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Scalloped Edge 
The delicate scallop stitch creates a beautiful , graceful edging for dresses, 
blouses, lingerie and children’s clothes.  It also makes an distinctive decorative 
edge finish to home linens.  
 
Machine Set-Up
: 
Stitch:    Scallop Stitch 
Pattern Selector:             E 
Stitch Width:   5 
Stitch Length:     1 or below 
Presser Foot:    Special Purpose Foot (J) 
Needle Position:             Center 
 
Materials
: 
(1) 4” x 4” Light weight fabric, such as lawn 
(1) 3” x 5”...

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Narrow Hem 
 
The edge of a ruffle, the hem on a napkin and the edge of a prom dress are all 
perfect examples of where it is beneficial to use the Rolled Hem Foot.  The foot 
has a “scroll” that helps roll the fabric’s edge over, hiding the raw edges and 
creating a small professional finish hem.  Soft fabrics roll best.  
                   
 
Machine Set-Up
: 
Stitch:    Straight  Stitch 
Pattern Selector:       A 
Stitch Width:     1, no width 
Stitch Length:   3 
Presser Foot:    Rolled or...

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Gathering with the Cording Foot  
 
This technique is great for heavy fabrics such as in home decorating or 
textured fabrics that do not gather easily.  The Cording Foot holds the cord  
in place, so stitching is effortless.  Adjusting gathers is easy, and there is no 
danger that the cord will break in the middle of the project. 
 
Machine Set-Up
: 
Stitch:   Zigzag Stitch 
Pattern Selector:  A  
Stitch Width:    3 
Stitch Length:  3 
Presser Foot:  Cording Foot* 
Needle Position:      Center...

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 Applying Trims, Cords or Braids 
 
Use the Cording Foot to easily apply thin cords to add textured to wearable art 
fashions or home decorating projects.  The foot holds the cords in position, so 
that it is effortless to stitch them into place.  There are several decorative cords 
available, each creating a different effect.  Experiment with various cords and 
stitches! 
 
Machine Set-Up
: 
Stitch:     Multi-Zigzag 
Pattern Selector:     C...

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Shirring with the Gathering Foot 
 
Gathering fabric means to draw the fabric up on a thread to create fullness.  
Shirring consists of three or more rows of gathers.  Use only sheer or soft  
fabrics for this technique.  The specially designed Shirring Foot pushes fabric 
into even folds under the needle. The stitch then holds the fabric folds securely.  
 
Machine Set-Up
: 
Stitch:    Straight Stitch 
Pattern Selector:    A 
Stitch Width:     1, no width 
Stitch Length:  5...