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SEWING THE STITCHES
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Smocking Stitches
Use smocking stitches for decorative sewing on
clothes, etc.
!
Select a straight stitch and attach presser
foot “J”.
"
Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx.
3/16 inch) and loosen the upper thread
tension to approximately 2.0 (See pages 44
through 45).
#
Pull the bobbin and upper threads out by
50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches).
$
Sew the seams, leaving approximately
10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch) between the
seams, then trim excess thread, leaving
50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches).
a
Approximately 10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch)
%
Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the
desired amount of gather, and then smooth
the gathers by ironing them.
&
Select
or .
'
Sew the spaces between the straight seams.
(
Pull out the straight stitch threads.
Fagoting
When there is a space between two fabrics with
thread sewn over the space to join the fabrics
together, it is called fagoting. Use this stitch when
sewing blouses or children’s clothes.
!
Baste two pieces of fabric onto thin paper,
leaving a space of 4 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)
between the fabrics.
a
4 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)
b
Paper
c
Basting stitches
"
Select
or .
Memo
For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this
manual.
a
Memo
For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this
manual.
J
b
a
c
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