ELNA eXperience 560, Instruction Manual

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53
Gathering
q
Stitch pattern: 00
w
Thread tension dial: 1
e
Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
w e q
z
Loosen the thread tension to “1” and increase the
stitch length to 5.0.
Pull both threads 10 cm (4˝) under and behind the
presser foot (refer to page 23).
0.6 cm (1/4˝)
z
x
c
v
b
NOTE:
You may sew the straight stitch under the two
gathering rows to cover the remains of gathering rows.
q
x
Sew two rows of straight stitches 0.6 cm (1/4˝) apart.
Knot the threads at the beginning.
c
Pull the bobbin threads at the end to gather the fabric.
v
Knot the threads at the end and distribute the gathers
evenly.
b
Prepare the fabric to attach the gathering.
Tighten the thread tension to “4” and decrease the
stitch length to “2.4” (default settings).
Place the wrong side of the fabric
q
under the
gathering.
Sew the straight stitch between the two gathering
rows.
Remove the two rows of straight stitches.
NOTE:
Use the thread cutter on the face cover when cutting
the threads (refer to page 27).