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Scallop stitching
The wave-shaped repeated stitch pattern that looks like
shells is called "scalloping". It is used on the collars of
blouses and to decorate the edges of projects.
a
Attach monogramming foot "N".
b
Select a stitch.
No.
2-05
Stitch
• For details, refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 45.
c
Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure not to
sew directly on the edge of the fabric.
d
Trim along the stitches.
• Be careful not to cut 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.
a
Attach zigzag foot "J".
b
Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the stitch
length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread
tension.
c
Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm (3/8 inch)
and pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.
Smooth the gathers by ironing them.
d
Select a stitch.
No.
2-10
Stitch
• For details, refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 45.
Stitch between the straight stitches and pull out the
e
threads for the straight stitches.
Shell tuck stitching
The gathers that look like shells are called "shell tucks".
They are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or
cuffs made of thin fabrics.
a
Draw equally spaced lines along the bias, and then fold
the fabric along the lines.
b
Attach zigzag foot "J".
c
Select a stitch, and then increase the thread tension.
No.
2-04
Stitch
• For details, refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 45.
d
Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly
off the edge of the fabric.
One fold at a time, continue folding the fabric along the
line, then sewing it.
a
e
After sewing is finished, remove the fabric. Unfold the
fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side.
Utility Stitches
2-11
2-12
1 Needle drop point
69
3
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