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DECORATIVE STITCHING
Vari-Overlock (scallop hem)
Stitch selection:
G
Presser foot:
Zigzag foot
Thread tension:
2 – 6
Stitch length:
1.5 – 3
Use a lightweight fabric such as tricot. Fold the fabric
and stitch on the bias. You may need to increase the
needle thread tension slightly. Allow the needle to just
clear the folded edge of the fabric at zigzag stitches.
When sewing Vari-Overlock stitches, the distance
between the rows should be at least 5/8" (1.5 cm). The
Vari-Overlock can also be sewn in any direction on knit-
ted fabrics or fabrics with a soft and smooth texture.
With the stitch length at “4”, sew straight stitching lines 1
cm (3/8˝) apart, across the area to be smocked.
Knot the threads along one edge. Pull the bobbin
threads and distribute the gathers evenly.
Secure the threads at the other end.
Sew the decorative stitch between the gathering stitches.
Pull out the gathering stitches.
3/8˝ (1 cm)
Smocking
Stitch selection:
D
Presser foot:
Zigzag foot
Thread tension:
1 – 4
Stitch length:
S
PLEASE NOTE:
A similar effect can be achieved by using an elas-
tic thread as the bottom thread. Wind the elastic
thread by hand onto the bobbin. Use a straight
stitch.
