Gathering - Janome 5270QDC Instruction Book

q w e
z
x
1/4˝(0.6 cm)
c
v
b
q

Gathering

q Stitch pattern:
w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4
e Presser foot:
z Loosen the thread tension to "1" and increase the
stitch length to 5.0.
Pull both threads 4˝(10 cm) under and behind the
presser foot (refer to page 23).
x Sew two rows of straight stitches 1/4˝(0.6 cm) apart.
Knot the threads at the beginning.
NOTE:
Use the thread cutter on the face cover when cutting
the threads (refer to page 27).
c Pull the bobbin threads at the end to gather the fabric.
v Knot the threads at the end and distribute the gathers
evenly.
b Prepare the fabric to attach the gathering.
Tighten the thread tension to "4" and decrease the
stitch length to "2.4" (default settings).
Place the wrong side of the fabric q under the
gathering.
Sew the straight stitch between the two gathering
rows.
Remove the two rows of straight stitches.
NOTE:
You may sew the straight stitch under the two
gathering rows to cover the remains of gathering rows.
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MODE 1: 1
MODE 2: 01
Zigzag foot A