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Smocking
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Stitch pattern:
16, 17, 20
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Thread tension dial:
3 to 6
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Presser foot:
Satin stitch foot F
Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment used on
children’s clothes or women’s blouses.
Use a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste,
gingham or challis.
Cut the fabric three times wider than the projected width.
Select straight stitch, set stitch length at “5.0” and loosen
the thread tension.
Sew rows of straight stitches 1 cm (3/8˝) apart across the
area to be smocked. Knot the threads along one edge.
From the other edge, pull the bobbin threads to distribute
the gathers evenly.
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1 cm (3/8”)
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Knotted thread
Set the thread tension to 3–6 and select a smocking
stitch pattern.
Sew the smocking stitch pattern between the rows of
straight stitches.
Remove the straight stitches by pulling them out.
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Straight stitch
4
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Pintucking
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Stitch pattern:
02
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Thread tension dial:
3 to 6
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Presser foot:
Blind hem stitch foot G
Fold a fabric with right side together.
Place the folded fabric under the foot.
Align the folded edge with the guide on the foot and
lower the foot.
Sew while guiding the folded edge along the guide.
Open the fabric and press the tucks to one side.
