Singer Cg 590 C Owners Manual

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Speed Basting 
 
Basting is used to temporarily hold fabrics together.  Stitch length and tension 
are adjusted to create a looser stitch.  This stitch can easily be removed with a 
seam ripper or simply pulled out. 
 
Machine Set-Up
:  
Stitch:   Straight Stitch 
Pattern Selector:      A 
Stitch Width:    1, no width 
Stitch Length:  5 
Presser Foot:   General Purpose Foot 
Tension:    Adjust the tension setting to a smaller number 
Needle Position:      Center 
 
Materials
: 
(2) 4” x 4” pieces of...

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Making Piping     
 
Piping adds a beautiful finish to projects such as pillows, sleeve edges, collars 
and more.  The design of the Zipper Foot allows for the needle to stitch very 
closely to the edge of the foot.  This is important when inserting zippers,  
applying piping or when topstitching close to the fabric’s edge.  Only the 
Straight Stitch can be used when sewing with the Zipper Foot.  
 
Machine Set-Up
: 
Stitch:    Straight Stitch 
Pattern Selector:       A 
Stitch Width:     1, no width...

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Attaching Purchased Piping 
 
Attach pre-packaged piping to make a bold finish on home decorating  
projects, crafts or garments. 
 
Machine Set-up
: 
Stitch:    Straight Stitch 
Pattern Selector:       A 
Stitch Width:     1, no width 
Stitch Length:        3-4 
Presser Foot:   Zipper Foot 
Needle Position:       Center 
 
Materials
: 
 (2) 3” x 6” pieces of home décor fabric 
 7” pre-packaged piping 
 
Procedure
: 

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Centered Zippers 
 
There are several ways of inserting zippers.  The pattern envelope of the  
project or garment will designate the best type of zipper application, as well as 
the length and type of zipper to use.  Most applications require a zipper foot.   
 
Machine Set-Up
: 
Stitch:    Straight Stitch 
Pattern Selector:   A 
Stitch Width:     1, no width 
Stitch Length:            For basting: 5                                                              
                                  For...

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Satin Stitch Appliqué 
 
Satin Stitching is a series of closely spaced zig-zag stitches.  Satin Stitching 
can be used for monograms, embroidery and appliqué work to produce a 
smooth satin-like appearance.  Try a rayon thread for a smoother looking  
finish. 
 
Machine Set-Up
: 
Stitch:   Zigzag Stitch 
Pattern Selector:      A 
Stitch Width:    2-3 
Stitch Length:  0.5-1  
Presser Foot:  Special Purpose Foot (J)  
Needle Position:     Center 
 
Materials
: 
2” x 3” cotton fabric for appliqué 
2”...

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Lace Insertion 
 
Insert lace into a special occasion garment or a home decorating project 
to create a beautiful heirloom keepsake.   
 
Machine Set-Up
: 
Stitch:    Zigzag Stitch 
Pattern Selector:             A 
Stitch Width:   2-3 
Stitch Length:     1 
Presser Foot:    Special Purpose Foot (J) 
Needle Position:             Center 
 
Materials
: 
5” x 3” of batiste 
6” strip of lace                                                 
60-80 weight fine cotton thread 
 
Procedure
:              

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Button Sewing 
 
Use your sewing machine to sew on buttons, snaps or hooks with ease. 
This is especially helpful when making a large project where several  
buttons need to be attached, such as a shower curtain that has button tabs. 
 
Machine Set-Up
: 
Stitch:      Zigzag Stitch 
Pattern Selector:      A 
Stitch Width:    Determined by button                                           
                                (width between the holes is usually 3mm) 
Stitch Length:  N/A 
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