Satin stitching is a great way to set off your fused applique with a colorful shiny edge. Watch this quick and easy tutorial to learn the techniques for this wonderful look! http://rachelderstinedesigns.com/

1. Satin Stitch
Tutorial
Rachel Derstine Designs

2. Stabilize your work
by pinning or basting
“tear away”
stabilizer to the back
of the area to be
stitched

3. Loosen top tension

4. Drop feed dogs
Drop needle down to
pick up bobbin
thread

5. Attach #20 open
embroidery foot
Hold onto top &
bottom thread
Take 3 straight
stitchs in one
spot to lock

6. Set zig-zag stitch
length at .30
Set zig-zag stitch
width at 2.10
Raise feed dogs

7. Fold your quilt to
avoid drag and keep
stitches moving at a
uniform pace

8. Do not allow your quilt
to create drag by
hanging off the table
or bumping into
objects behind the
machine

9. Gently curve,
following the line of
applique. If the curve
is too acute, lift presser
foot with needle down
on right side to pivot
left

10. Lift presser foot with
needle down on left
side to pivot right

11. Happy satin
stitching!