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Smocking
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Stitch pattern:
38
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Presser foot:
Satin stitch foot F
* Stitch patterns (41, 65, 66, 88) can also be used.
For a delicate, decorative treatment, smocking can be
applied whenever gathers are used. Turn a child's dress
into something very special or smock a yoke on a
blouse.
Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste, ging-
ham or challis. Cut the fabric three times the finished
width.
(Straight stitch)
With the manual stitch length at 0.3 to 0.4 cm (1/8”) sew
straight lines 1 cm (3/8”) apart, across the area to be
smocked.
A looser needle thread tension will make gathering
easier.
(Decorative sewing)
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
decorative pattern stitches between the straight seams.
Pull out the gathering stitches.
Fagoting
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Stitch pattern:
36
2
Presser foot:
Satin stitch foot F
* Stitch patterns (32, 37 and 40) can also be used.
Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an
open work appearance and add design interest.
Fold under each fabric edge 1.5 cm (5/8”) and press.
Pin the two edges to paper or tear away backing 0.3 cm
(1/8” )apart.
Sew slowly, guiding the fabric so the needle catches the
folded edge on each side.
After finishing the sewing, take off the paper.
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