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Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
If patterns are uneven when sewing with a
particular fabric, adjust them with the feed
balance dial.
After sewing with an altered dial setting, you
must reset the dial to [ ].
(A) When patterns are compressed, correct by
turning the dial in the direction of “ + ”.
(B) When patterns are drawn out, correct by
turning the dial in the direction of “ – ”.
(A)
(B)
z Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such
as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric
three times wider than the project width.
Increase the stitch length to “4” and loosen
thread tension to “1”. Sew rows of straight
stitches 1 cm (3/8˝) apart across the area to
be smocked.
q 1 cm (3/8˝)
x 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.
c Sew rows of the smocking stitch between the
gathering stitches.
Remove the gathering stitches after finished.
z
x
c
w
e
q
r
q
Pattern selector: 2 or 16
w
Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
e
Thread tension: 1–4
r
Stitch width: 3–6.5
Smocking
1
3
2
q
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