Brother EN 1470 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 Important Safety Instructions For a longer service life For repair or adjustment For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus onlyContents Utility Stitches Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Main partsButtons provided on some models Needle and presser foot sectionOperation buttons ASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to Operation panelFlat bed attachment Accessories Optional accessoriesUsing Your Sewing Machine Power supply precautionsBSet the main power switch to CTo turn off the machine, set the main power switch toSide of stitch selection key Foot controllerChanging the needle stop position ETurn on the sewing machine Threading the MachineWinding the bobbin GTrim the excess thread above the bobbin Thread is cut to a suitable length For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding systemCSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the right Lower threading For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Upper threading Thread take-up lever Fully lower the needle threader lever Gthe needle toward the back of the sewingMachine ECatch the thread on the hook as shown belowDrawing up the lower thread For models equipped with the quick-set bobbinALightly hold the end of the upper thread Bobbin cover should still be removedNeedle precautions Replacing the NeedleNeedle types and their uses This section provides information on sewing machine needlesChecking the needle Replacing the needleCorrect needle Incorrect needleInstalling the needle clamp Install the twin needle in the same waySewing with a twin needle Twin needle threadingReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the presser footReplace the presser foot as described below Mark on the wheel points up. With modelsRemoving the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holderAttaching the presser foot holder ARemove the presser footSewing General sewing procedureFollow the basic procedures below to sew DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch length Selecting stitchingATurn on the sewing machine CAttach the presser foot indicated in the LCDBRaise the presser foot lever Starting to sewOn the wheel points up. With models equipped Thread tension Sewing reinforcement stitchesCorrect tension Upper tension is too tightThread correctly. For details, refer to page 14 Upper tension is too looseUseful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing hook-and-loop fastener Using a free-arm style Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics ASlidereleasetheit.flat bed attachment to the left toOvercasting Stitches Rev. Reverse Rfc. ReinforcementAttach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitch For details, refer to Selecting stitchingFWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread Basic StitchingBasic stitching For details, refer to Starting to sewDFold back the fabric inside along the basting Blind HEM StitchingAReverse the skirt or pants Arm If the needle does not catch the hem fold Auto Rfc Buttonhole SewingButtonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on Size of the buttonhole is set If the button does not fit in the button guide plateFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Button sewing Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabricsTrim off any excess of the gimp thread CAttach presser foot MESelect a stitch With stitch Select stitchAfter sewing for about 10 seconds at low Normally, the feed dog position lever is Positioned atZipper Insertion Rev. ReverseElastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching AppliquésEdge of the fabric, and sew using stitch PiecingPatchwork crazy quilt stitching DCarefully sew around the edge of the designUsing the optional quilting guide QuiltingABaste the fabric to be quilted For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holderFree-motion quilting DSlide the feed dog position lever, located atReinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching Rfc. Reinforcement **Auto Rfc. Automatic ReinforcementEPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Decorative Stitching Fagoting Scallop stitchingAAttach monogramming foot N BSelect stitch Fabric.3Smocking Shell tuck stitchingCSew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch DPull the bobbin threads to create gathersDStart sewing JoiningHeirloom stitching Stitch Settings Utility stitchesRfc. Reinforcement Pattern No Rfc Binding Appendix Cleaning the bobbin case MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Do not put oil on the bobbin case ERemove the bobbin caseGrasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out Troubleshooting Lower Or breaksThread is Tangled on Wrong sideFabric is WrinkledStitches are SkippedError Messages Operation beep for models equipped with the operation beepIndex Numerics31, 34 Page English 885-S38 XE3669-001

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