Brother 885-S61 operation manual Scallop stitching, Smocking, Decorative Stitching

Scallop stitching

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.

1Attach monogramming foot “N”.

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 37).

2Select stitch 21 .

•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68).

3Stitch 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.

4Trim along the stitches.

• Be careful not to cut the 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.

1Attach zigzag foot “J”.

J

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser	3
foot” (page 37).

2Select 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 “Adjusting the stitch length” (page 56) and “Changing the tension of the upper thread” (page 54).

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

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11 cm (3/8 inch)

•It is not necessary to sew reverse/ reinforcement stitches or cut the thread.

4Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.

Smooth the gathers by ironing them.

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