Scallop Stitching; Smocking - Brother CS-80 Operation Manual

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Scallop stitching

The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like
shells is called " scalloping" . It is used on the collars
of blouses and to decorate the edges of
handkerchiefs.
1 Attach monogramming foot "N".
• For details, refer to " Replacing the presser
foot" (page 35).
Select stitch .
2
• For details, refer to " Selecting stitching"
(page 58).
3 Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making
sure not to sew directly on the edge of the
fabric.
• For better results, apply spray starch onto the
fabric and press with a hot iron before it is
sewn.
Trim along the stitches.
4
• Be careful not to cut the stitches.
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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
fabric.
1 Attach zigzag foot "J".
J
• For details, refer to " Replacing the presser
foot" (page 35).
2 Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the
stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen
the thread tension.
• For details, refer to " Adjusting the stitch
length" (page 52) and " Changing the tension
of the upper thread" (page 50).
3 Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm
(3/8 inch).
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1 1 cm (3/8 inch)
• It is not necessary to sew reverse/
reinforcement stitches or cut the thread.
4 Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.
Smooth the gathers by ironing them.