Baby Lock Altair 2, Instruction & Reference Manual

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UTILITY STITCHES
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Shell Tuck Stitches
The gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”. They
are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made
of thin fabrics.
a
Draw equally spaced lines along the bias, and then fold
the fabric along the lines.
b
Select , and then increase the thread tension.
c
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
d
Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly
off the edge of the fabric.
One fold at a time, continue folding the fabric along the
line, then sewing it.
e
After sewing is finished, remove the fabric. Unfold the
fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side.
Scallop Stitches
The wave-shaped satin stitch is called "scalloping". Use this
stitch to decorate the edges of blouse collars and
handkerchiefs or use it as a hem accent.
a
Select .
b
Attach advanced monogramming foot “N+”.
c
Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure not to
sew directly on the edge of the fabric.
d
Trim along the stitches.
• Be careful not to cut the stitches.
Smocking Stitches
The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering
over gathers is called “smocking”. It is used to decorate the
front of blouses or cuffs.
The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric.
a
Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the stitch
length to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and loosen the
thread tension.
b
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
c
Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm (approx. 3/
8 inch) and pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.
Smooth the gathers by ironing them.
d
Select a stitch.
Memo
• For details on stitch patterns, refer to “STITCH
SETTING CHART” on page 199.
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Needle drop
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Memo
• For details on stitch patterns, refer to “STITCH
SETTING CHART” on page 199.
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Memo
• For details on stitch patterns, refer to “STITCH
SETTING CHART” on page 199.