Smocking, Smooth the gathers by ironing them

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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".

•For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).

bSelect the straight stitch, and then adjust the stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread tension.

•Pull up the bobbin thread. For details, refer to "When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary" (page 29).

•For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch length" (page 59) and "Adjusting the thread tension" (page 59).

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

a1cm (3/8 inch)

At the end of the stitching, the thread is pulled out about 5 cm (2 inches).

Note

zDo not use reverse/reinforcement stitching or thread cutting.

dPull the bobbin threads to create gathers.

Smooth the gathers by ironing them.

eSelect stitch 31 , 32 , or 33 .

•For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 49).

fStitch between the straight stitches.

gPull out the threads for the straight stitches.

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885-V32 specifications

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Brother 885-V32 appendix Smocking, CSewinchparallel. stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8

Models: 885-V32