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Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham
or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the
projected width.
Sew rows of straight stitches, 1 cm (3/8˝) apart with the
stitch length “5.0” and thread tension dial at “1” to across
the area to be smocked.
q 1 cm (3/8˝)
Tie the threads along one edge. From the other edge, pull
the bobbin threads to distribute the gathers evenly.
NOTE:
Pull up the bobbin thread and draw a 10 cm (4˝) thread
tail to the back before starting to sew.
Use the thread cutter on the face cover.
Smocking
Machine settings
q Pattern: MODE 1: 50
w Thread tension: AUTO
e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F
r Foot pressure: 5
* Stitch patterns (mode 1) can also be used.
q
e
w
r
x Sew down the left side, guiding the fabric so the right
hand stitches fall in open space. After nishing the left
side, press the mirror image key. Sew down the other
side (refer to page 76 for mirror image sewing).
q Mirror image key
c Remove the yarn or fabric threads between the
stitching.
x
c
q
q
Select a smocking stitch and return the thread tension
dial to “AUTO”.
Sew the smocking stitches between the gathered rows.
Remove the straight stitches between the gathered rows.
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