Smocking
The
decorative
stitch created by
stitching
or
embroidering
over gathers is called
"smocking".
It
is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs. The
smocking
stitch adds texture
and
elasticity
to
fabric.
A-09 A-10
T
A
1
Use the all purpose foot to sew basting lines
1cm (3/8 inch) apart, across the area to be
smocked.
Basting
1
2
Knot the threads along one edge.
Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the
gathers evenly. Secure the threads at the
other end.
Bobbin
thread
2
3
Reduce the tension, if necessary and sew
decorative pattern stitches between the
straight seams.
3
4
Pull out the basting.
4
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