Brother CS6000I Smocking, Shell tuck stitching, DPull the bobbin threads to create gathers

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UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————

Smocking

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.

aAttach zigzag foot “J”.

bSelect 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 stitching” (page 27) and “Thread tension” (page 29).

cSew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm (3/8 inch).

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a1 cm (3/8 inch)

•Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or cut the thread.

dPull the bobbin threads to create gathers.

Smooth the gathers by ironing them.

eSelect stitch or .

fStitch between the straight stitches.

gPull out the threads for the straight stitches.

Shell tuck stitching

The gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics.

aFold the fabric along the bias.

bAttach zigzag foot “J”.

cSelecttension.stitch , and then increase the thread

•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 27).

dSew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric.

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aNeedle drop point

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Contents Computerized Sewing Machine For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only For safe operation For a longer service lifeContents Utility Stitches Main parts Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsNeedle and presser foot section Operation buttonsButtons provided on some models Operation panel Flat bed attachmentASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to Optional accessories AccessoriesCTo turn off the machine, set the main power switch to Using Your Sewing MachinePower supply precautions BSet the main power switch toChanging the needle stop position Foot controllerETurn on the sewing machine Threading the MachineWinding the bobbin Pass the thread around the pre-tension diskGTrim the excess thread above the bobbin CSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the right For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding systemActual size 11.5mm 7/16 inch This model Lower threadingFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Right side see arrow b until the cover clicks into placeUpper threading Thread take-up lever Catch the thread on the hook as shown below DFully lower the needle threader leverDrawing up the lower thread For models equipped with the quick-set bobbinLightly hold the end of the upper thread Fabrics Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their usesIncorrect needle Checking the needleReplacing the needle Correct needleInstalling the needle clamp Twin needle threading Sewing with a twin needleReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the presser footMark on the wheel points up. With models Remove the presser foot Removing the presser foot holderRemoving the presser foot holder Attaching the presser foot holderSewing General sewing procedureCAttach the presser foot DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch lengthSelecting stitching Turn on the sewing machineStarting to sew On the wheel points up. With models equippedBRaise the presser foot lever Upper tension is too tight Thread tensionSewing reinforcement stitches Correct tensionSewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionSlide the flat bed attachment to the left to release it Using a free-arm styleSewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsAttach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitch Overcasting StitchesChanging the needle position When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Basic stitchingBlind HEM Stitching BAttach blind hem foot R CSelect a stitchIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on Buttonhole SewingIf the button does not fit in the button guide plate Size of the buttonhole is setFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Button sewing Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabricsCAttach presser foot M With stitch Select stitch ESelect a stitchRev. Reverse Zipper InsertionSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching Appliqués APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingPiecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingDSelect stitch , or Using the optional quilting guideQuilting Baste the fabric to be quiltedGAfter sewing is finished, slide the feed dog Free-motion quiltingAttach zigzag foot J Select stitch Start sewing Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitchingPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Once sewing is completed,Decorative Stitching Fagoting Scallop stitchingDTrim along the stitches DPull the bobbin threads to create gathers SmockingShell tuck stitching Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inchJoining Heirloom stitchingUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side Utility stitches Stitch SettingsRfc. Reinforcement Pattern No Rfc Binding Appendix Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the bobbin case Remove the bobbin case Troubleshooting Fabric is LowerOr breaks Thread tenPitched noise While sewing Stitches areSkipped There is a highOperation beep for models equipped with the operation beep Error MessagesNumerics Index30, 32 English 885-S33/S34/S36/S37 XC8835-4216