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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
the fabric.
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1
2
Increase the stitch length to maximum, set the
tension below 2 and basting lines 1cm across
the area to be smocked.
1cm
1
2
Basting stitching
Knot the threads along one edge.
Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the
gathers evenly. Secure the threads at the
1
1
other end.
Bobbin thread
1
Reduce the tension if necessary and sew
decorative pattern stitches between the
straight seams.
Pull out the basting stitching.
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