Section V - Decorative Sewing Scallop Edges; Corded Trim; Single Cord For Gathering Heavy Fabric - ELNA 6600 Instruction Manual

SECTION V - Decorative Sewing
Scallop Edges
Attractively finish edges of collars, pockets and
placemats.
Select 035, 036, 038 or 039.
To edge a collar, place interfacing/stabilizer between
upper and under collar and sew scallop on seam line.
After sewing, trim fabric close to stitching taking care not
to cut scallops.

Corded Trim

Sew over three strands of cording to create unique
borders and trims. Pearl cotton, knitting yarn, embroidery
floss, lace thread, fine wool or lily yarn may be used as
cording.
Select 047.
Attach multi cord foot H.
Slide the sewing threads to the left and insert three
strands of cording into the slots of H cording foot with 5
cm (2˝) extending behind the foot. Knot together the
strand ends. (The slots on H foot will hold the lengths of
cording while stitches form over them.)
Mark design on the right side of the fabric with a
washable marker.
Stitch slowly and smoothly, turning the fabric as you sew
while guiding the cording over the design lines.

Single Cord For Gathering Heavy Fabric

Select 2.
Attach multi cord foot H.
Decrease stitch width to 3.0.
Insert a single cord in center groove of H foot. Sew over
cord.
Pull cord for desired amount of gathering. Secure ends
and distribute gathers evenly.
Lay gathered fabric over flat fabric and sew the two
fabrics together using straight stitch with stitch length at
3.0 or higher.
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