Brother HE 120 operation manual Scallop stitching, Smocking, 110

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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 projects.

aAttach monogramming foot "N".

•For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 40).

bSelect stitch 21 .

•For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 47).

cStitch 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.

dTrim 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.

aAttach zigzag foot "J".

J

•For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 40).

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 "Adjusting the stitch length" (page 57) and "Thread tension" (page 54).

•Pull up the bobbin thread. For details, refer to "Pulling up the bobbin thread" (page 33).

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

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a1 cm (3/8 inch)

•Do not use reverse/reinforcement stitching or thread cutting.

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

dPull the bobbin threads to create gathers.

Smooth the gathers by ironing them.

• Be careful not to cut the stitches.

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