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Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
If stretch stitch patterns are uneven when sewn on a
particular fabric, adjust them with the feed balance
dial.
Feed balance dial
Standard mark
Setting mark
Example: Pattern # 21
To Ajust distorted patterns
If patterns are compressed, correct by turning
the dial in the direction of Ò + Ó.
If patterns are drawn out, correct by turning
the dial in the direction of Ò Ð Ó.
Smocking
Stitch selector:
21
Stitch width:
3Ð6.5
Top thread tension:
1Ð4
Presser foot:
A: Zigzag foot
With the manual stitch length at 4.5, sew straight
lines 1cm (3/8ý) apart, across the area to be
smocked.
A looser needle thread tension will make gathering
easier. Knot the threads along one edge.
Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers
evenly.
Secure the threads at the other end.
Reduce the tension and pressure if necessary and
sew pattern stitchs between the straight seams.
Pull out the gathering stitches.
1 cm (3/8ý)
0
1
3
2
4
5
6
2
1
3
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