Specification

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UTILITY STITCHES
■ Smocking
Available on models with the following
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.
c
Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm
(3/8 inch) and pull the bobbin threads to
create gathers.
Smooth the gathers by ironing them.
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d
Select a stitch.
* Stitches may differ depending on the
model. Check stitch selections on the
machine’s body, and then select the
stitch number.
e
Stitch between the straight stitches and
pull out the threads for the straight
stitches.
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