Brother QC 1000 Top Stitching, Smocking, Trim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches

SEWING THE STITCHES

bLeave a seam when sewing the scallop stitches so that the pattern is not sewn directly on the edge of the fabric.

Note

Sew test stitches on the fabric before sewing on your project.

cTrim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches.

Top Stitching

For a decorative effect in a crazy quilt, stitches can be sewn over a pressed seam allowance.

aSelect a straight stitch, and then attach presser foot “J”.

bWith right sides together, sew two pieces of fabric, and then open the seam allowances.

a

d

b

b

c

a6.5 mm (1/4inch)

bWrong side of fabric

cStraight stitch

dSeam allowance

cTurn the fabric over so the right side faces up, and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam.

*Select one of the following stitches.

a

aSurface of fabric

Smocking

The decorative stitching created by sewing over gathers is called smocking. It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs.

aSelect a straight stitch, and then attach presser foot “J”.

Note

Make sure that the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching and automatic thread cutting settings are not selected.

bSet the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and the thread tension to 2.0 (loose tension).

cPull out 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches) of both the upper and bobbin threads.

dSew stitching 10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch) apart.

a

aApproximately 10mm (approx. 3/8 inch)

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