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.
aTurn on the machine.
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 a stitch” (page 40) and “Adjusting the thread tension”
(page 47).
cAttach zigzag foot “J”.
dSewinch)parallel. stitching at intervals of 1 cm (3/8
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a1 cm (3/8 inch)
•Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or cut the thread.
ePull the bobbin threads to create gathers. Smooth the gathers by ironing them.
fSelect stitch | or | . |
gStitch between the straight stitches.
hPull out the threads for the straight stitches.
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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.
bTurn on the machine.
cSelecttension.stitch 
, and then increase the thread
•For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 40).
dAttach zigzag foot “J”.
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