SECTION IV. DECORATIVE STITCHING
Smocking
Stitch pattern: 73
Thread tension dial: 3 to 6
(_) Presser foot F: Satin stitch foot
* Stitch patterns 79 and 80 can also be used.
NOTE: Loosen the needle thread tension to make
gathering easier.
• To sew
Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
Knotted edge
(_ Gathers
Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment used on
children's clothes or women's blouses.
Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste,
gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than
the projected width. Set stitch length at "4" and sew rows
of straight stitches 3/8" (1.0 cm) apart across the area to
be smocked.
Knot the threads along one edge _. From the other
edge, pull the bobbin threads (bottom threads) to
distribute the gathers _ evenly.
Sew the smocking stitches between the gathered rows.
Remove the straight stitches by pulling them out.
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Fagoting
Stitch pattern: 72
Thread tension dial: 3 to 6
Presser foot F: Satin stitch foot
* Stitch patterns 51,65 and 71 can also be used.
Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open
work appearance and add design interest.
Fold under each fabric edge 5/8" (1.5 cm) and press. Pin
the two edges to paper or tear backing 1/8" apart. Sew
slowly, guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded
edge on each side.
After finishing the sewing, take off the paper.
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