Gathering with straight stitch

A straight stitch can be used to gather sleeves, cuffs, skirts or valances. To obtain neat and even gathers you should sew two or three rows of gathering stitches.

•Set your stitch length to 6.0 mm. Lower thread tension to 3.

•Mark the first gathering line on the right side of the fabric. Sew along this line. Leave about 4 - 5 inches (10-13 cm) of thread at the beginning and end of the seam.

•Sew 1 or 2 more rows of stitching, using the edge of the presser foot as a guide.

•Gather the fabric by pulling the bobbin (bottom) threads to the desired fullness.

•Distribute the gathers evenly and knot the thread ends together to secure the gathering.

Tip: It is important to use a strong thread when gathering to avoid thread breakage when pulling on the gathering threads.

Shell edging

Shell edging is a very effective finish for thin, soft fabrics such as silk and rayon fabrics. It is frequently used as a hem finish on lingerie.

•Select blind stitch no. 5 and mirror it with the side to side icon.

•Tighten the thread tension to create a deeper shell tuck.

•Finish the raw edge and press the seam allowance to the left.

•While sewing, make sure the fabric runs under the presser foot at half of the foot width, and the blind hem swings over the folded edge.

Tip: Add a colored pearl cotton thread on the folded edge as you sew the shell tuck. This creates a pretty contrast and strengthens the hem.

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2170 specifications

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