Janome 415 - Smocking Technique; Box Stitching for Heavy Fabrics

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Smocking
Pattern selector: D
Presser foot: Zigzag foot
Thread tension: 1–4
Stitch length: S.S.
Stitch width: 5
4
1
2
3
With the stitch length at "4", sew straight stitching lines 1 cm
(3/8") apart, across the area to be smocked.
Note : Loosen the needle thread tension to make gathering
Knot the threads along one edge. Pull the bobbin threads and
distribute the gathers evenly.
Secure the threads at the other end.
Sew the decorative stitch pattern between the gathering
stitches.
Pull out the gathering stitches.
4
1 2
3
Box Stitching
Pattern selector: G
Presser foot: Zigzag foot
Thread tension: 1–4
Stitch length: 0.5–2
Stitch width: 5
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
Use this stitch to join heavy weight fabrics.
Overlap two raw edges together and use this stitch to join
them.
1 cm (3/8")
5
5
5
D
1
1
5
1
4
2
3
A
C
D
E
F
G
H
1
4
2
3
A
C
D
E
F
G
H
G
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