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SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
93
3
Smocking Stitches
Use smocking stitches for decorative sewing on
clothes, etc.
a
aa
a
Select a straight stitch and attach presser
foot “J”.
b
bb
b
Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx.
3/16 inch) and loosen the upper thread
tension to approximately 2.0 (See pages 49
through 50).
c
cc
c
Pull the bobbin and upper threads out by
50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches).
d
dd
d
Sew the seams, leaving approximately
10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch) between the
seams, then trim excess thread, leaving
50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches).
a Approximately 10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch)
e
ee
e
Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the
desired amount of gather, and then smooth
the gathers by ironing them.
f
ff
f
Select or .
g
gg
g
Sew the spaces between the straight seams.
h
hh
h
Pull out the straight stitch threads.
Fagoting
When there is a space between two fabrics with
thread sewn over the space to join the fabrics
together, it is called fagoting. Use this stitch when
sewing blouses or children’s clothes.
a
aa
a
Baste two pieces of fabric onto thin paper,
leaving a space of 4 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)
between the fabrics.
a 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)
b Paper
c Basting stitches
b
bb
b
Select or .
Memo
For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this
manual.
a
Memo
For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this
manual.
J
b
a
c
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