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(Fig. 1)
Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example).
Fold and stitch on the bias.
When the needle swings to the right, allow the
needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric.
After stitching, open the fabric and iron press the
tucks flat to one side.
NOTE:
Increase the needle thread tension to form
prominent tucks.
Shell Tuck
(Fig. 1)
q
Pattern selector: G
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Presserfoot: Zigzagfoot
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Thread tension: 6–8
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Stitch length: 2–3
DECORATIVE STITCHING
A
Smocking
(Fig. 2)
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Pattern selector: D
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Presserfoot: Zigzagfoot
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Thread tension: 1–4
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Stitch length: S.S.
Withthestitchlengthat“4”,sewstraightstitching
lines 1 cm (3/8˝) apart, across the area to be
smocked.
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 between the gathering
stitches.
Pull out the gathering stitches.
A
3/8˝ (1 cm)
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(Fig. 1)