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44
UTILITY STITCHES
The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is
called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of blouses and to
decorate the edges of handkerchiefs.
a
Attach monogramming foot “N”.
b
Select stitch .
c
Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure
not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric.
• For better results, apply spray starch onto the
fabric and press with a hot iron before it is
sewn.
d
Trim along the stitches.
• Be careful not to cut the stitches.
The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering
over gathers is called “smocking”. It is used to decorate the
front of blouses or cuffs.
The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric.
a
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
b
Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the
stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen
the thread tension.
• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”
(page 24) and “Thread tension” (page 26).
c
Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm
(3/8 inch).
a 10 mm (3/8 inch)
• Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or
cut the thread.
d
Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.
Smooth the gathers by ironing them.
e
Select stitch or .
f
Stitch between the straight stitches.
g
Pull out the threads for the straight stitches.
Scallop stitching
Smocking
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