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Smocking
Stitch pattern: 01 and 17
Thread tension: 3 - 6
Presser foot: Satin stitch foot
Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment used on children’s
clothes or women’s blouses.
Choose a soft and lightweight fabric, e.g. batiste. Cut the fabric
three times wider than the projected width. Set stitch length at
“5.0” and sew rows of straight stitches 3/8˝ (1.0 cm) apart across
the area to be smocked.
Knot the threads along one edge . From the other edge, pull
the bobbin threads (bottom threads) to distribute the gathers
evenly.
Sew the smocking stitches between the gathered rows.
Remove the straight stitches by pulling them out.
Knotted edge
Gathers
PLEASE NOTE:
Pull up the bobbin thread and draw a 4˝ to 6˝ thread tail to
the back under the presser foot before start sewing.
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PLEASE NOTE:
A similar effect can be achieved by using an elastic thread
as the bottom thread. Wind the elastic thread by hand. Use
a straight stitch.
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