Gathering - Janome TM30 Instruction Book

q w e
z
1/4˝ (0.6 cm)
x
c
v
b
q

Gathering

q Stitch pattern:
w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4
e Presser foot:
z Loosen the thread tension to "1" and increase the
stitch length to 4.0.
Pull both threads 4˝ (10 cm) under and behind the
presser foot (refer to page 20).
x Sew two rows of straight stitches 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) apart.
Knot the threads at the beginning.
c Pull the bobbin threads at the end to gather the fabric.
v Knot the threads at the end and distribute the gathers
evenly.
b Prepare the fabric to attach the gathering.
Tighten the thread tension to "4" and decrease the
stitch length to "2.4" (default settings).
Place the wrong side of the fabric q under the
gathering.
Sew the straight stitch between the two gathering
rows.
Remove the two rows of straight stitches.
NOTE:
You may sew the straight stitch under the two
gathering rows to cover the remains of gathering rows.
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Zigzag foot A