ELNA 2600 - Smocking

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Smocking
Machine setting
1 Stitch: 14 (Model 2800)
12 (Model 2600)
2 Stitch width: 3 – 5
3 Stitch length: S.S.
4 Thread tension: 1 – 4
5
Presse
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foot
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Ste
p
1:
Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste,
gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider
than
the finished width.
Increase the stitch length to “4” and loosen thread
tension to “1”. Sew rows of straight stitches 3/8" (1 cm)
apart across the area to be smocked.
1 3/8” (1 cm)
Ste
p
2:
Knot the threads along one end. From the other end,
pull
the bobbin threads to distribute gathers evenly and
secure the threads.
Return the thread tension to the original setting.
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row
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th
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smockin
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stitc
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betwee
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th
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gathering
stitches.
Remove the gathering stitches after finished.