Top Stitching; Smocking - Brother Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine Operation Manual

SEWING THE STITCHES
b
Leave a seam when sewing the scallop
stitches so that the pattern is not sewn
directly on the edge of the fabric.
Note
Sew test stitches on the fabric before sewing on your
project.
c
Trim along the seam, making sure not to cut
the stitches.

Top Stitching

For a decorative effect in a crazy quilt, stitches can be
sewn over a pressed seam allowance.
a
Select a straight stitch, and then attach
presser foot "J".
b
With right sides together, sew two pieces of
fabric, and then open the seam allowances.
a 6.5 mm (1/4inch)
b Wrong side of fabric
c Straight stitch
d Seam allowance
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a
d
b
b
c
c
Turn the fabric over so the right side faces up,
and then sew over the seam with the center of
the presser foot aligned with the seam.
* Select one of the following stitches.
a
a Surface of fabric

Smocking

The decorative stitching created by sewing over gathers
is called smocking. It is used to decorate the front of
blouses or cuffs.
a
Select a straight stitch, and then attach
presser foot "J".
Note
Make sure that the automatic reverse/reinforcement
stitching and automatic thread cutting settings are not
selected.
b
Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx.
3/16 inch) and the thread tension to 2.0
(loose tension).
c
Pull out 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches) of
both the upper and bobbin threads.
d
Sew stitching 10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch) apart.
a
a Approximately 10mm (approx. 3/8 inch)