Smocking - Necchi NC-204D Instruction Manual

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.
004 005
1
2
Using the satin stitch foot.
Increase the stitch length to maximum, set the
tension below 2 and basting lines 1cm across
the area to be smocked.
①
1cm
②
Basting
Knot the threads along one edge.
Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the
gathers evenly. Secure the threads at the
1
1
other end.
①
Bobbin thread
Reduce the tension if necessary and sew
decorative stitches between the straight
seams.
Pull out the basting.
65