How do I do a basic satin stitch ? My machine only has patterned satin stitches

Just set it for a short stitch length and a wide zig-zag. Test it and keep adjusting the stitch length so the thread will not overlap from stitch to stitch but also that the stitches are close enough so no fabric shows between the stitches.

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How to Sew Satin Stitch

Depends on your machine and the thread you are using. A satin stitch is a zig-zag with the stitch length set so the fabric is not visible between the stitches but the stitches do not overlap.

Satin stitch Wikipedia

A nice satin stitch is set when the zig-zag threads touch but do not overlap the previous stitch. It is a matter of finely manipulating the stitch length to accomplish this goal.

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How to Sew Satin Stitch

How to Do Satin Stitches on Regular Sewing Machine

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A satin stitch is simply a zig-zag stitch that is shortened enough so the threads lay next to each other without laying over another but also without any space (fabric) showing between. Keep in mind that the thread weight will cause the satin stitch to differ.


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You could use an applique (satin) stitch freehand on your machine. But, it takes some practice with steady hands to get it to look nice.

In the video, she uses a heat bonded stabilizer. If you don't use a bonded stabilizer, you'd want to put the fabric and stabilizer in a hoop to keep the fabric tight. If you are going to manipulate the fabric manually, you also would drop the feed dogs.

Machine Applique Tutorial

Tips for Machine Appliqu

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How to Monogram with Basic Sewing Machine (in this video, she turns the fabric while stitching but to get a nice letter, you can try not turning the fabric to go around curves)

How to embroider on home sewing machine (she manually manipulates the fabric, uses a free motion quilting foot, drops the feed dogs, and uses stabilizer and a hoop)

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Depends on your machine, but remember if your machine has a 5mm needleplate opening, that limits the size of the lettering you will be able to produce. Unfortunately, to get larger output, you would need to upgrade to an embroidery machine or do the lettering manually with a satin stitch. You can, after practicing, do monogramming free hand with your machine and a satin stitch. However, remember, if the stitch width is limited, even satin stitch will still be limited by that stitch width.

How to Monogram with Basic Sewing Machine (be sure to use a stabilizer behind the fabric. Layer the fabric, then stabilizer, and put in an upside-down embroidery hoop--that way the fabric will be on the top and everything will be flat against the machine's sewing surface. )

How To Do Free Hand Machine Embroidery
(in this video, she puts the stabilizer on the top of the fabric, but it is wash-away stabilizer. If using a tear-away or permanent stabilizer, be sure to put it under the fabric.)

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Machine Appliqu Basics 5 Stitching irregular shapes using satin stitch...

How to Use Satin Stitch Foot

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Perhaps newer machines have it, but usually the sewists programs it. All it requires is a wide stitch and short stitch length. The length is adjusted so the thread actually covers the fabric between stitches, but does not overlap itself. Even if the sewist has a programmed satin stitch but there may still be some required adjustments needed since the thickness of the thread will alter the way the stitch looks.

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Do you use stabilizer when you are satin stitching? I had a teacher who also hooped the fabric with a spring-loaded embroidery hoop (turned upside-down under the presser foot so the fabric is flat against the needle plate) that would keep the fabric taut.

It is not uncommon for bobbin thread to rise to the top when doing embroidery, satin stitch, etc., especially if you are using lighter-weight thread than usual. You would normally loosen the upper tension so the upper thread will sink into the fabric. However, if loosened upper tension is not doing enough, you may need to adjust bobbin tension when doing embroidery, applique... You might try tightening the bobbin tension just a smidgen to get the bobbin thread to stay below the fabric. Be sure to mark the bobbin case before making any adjustments so you can return it to the original setting when finished with the satin stitch. (If you do a lot of satin stitch or applique, etc., you may want to invest in a separate bobbin case that is set up only for doing that kind of work--saves having to alter the bobbin tension frequently.)

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It appears that your machine basically does variations of 2 stitches: straight stitch and zig-zag, plus buttonholes. Take some time to learn your machine by downloading the Workbook (Wkbk) and working through it doing the various stitches on your machine. You will eventually figure out how to combine different selections to achieve the stitches you want. The owner's manual will show you which basic settings will make which stitches.

Instruction Manuals

SINGER 5830C Quick Sales Demo Part 1

Used stabiliser under fabric