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| q Pattern: | 87 (mode 2) |
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Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment used on children’s clothes or women’s blouses.
Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the projected width. Set stitch length at “4” and sew rows of straight stitches 3/8˝ (1.0 cm) apart across the area to be smocked.
Knot the threads along one edge. From the other edge, pull the bobbin threads (bottom threads) to distribute the gathers evenly.
Sew the smocking stitches between the gathered rows.
Remove the straight stitches between the gathered rows.
Fagoting
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Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest.
Fold under each fabric edge 5/8˝ (1.5 cm) and press. Pin the two edges to paper or tear away backing 1/8˝ apart. Sew slowly, guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each side.
After finishing sewing, tear away the paper.
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