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

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 35).

2Select stitch .

For details, refer to “ Selecting stitching” (page 58).

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.

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 foot” (page 35).

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 52) and “ Changing the tension of the upper thread” (page 50).

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.

• Be careful not to cut the stitches.

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Brother CS 80 Scallop stitching, Smocking, 4Trim along the stitches, 3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch