Smocking - Baby Lock A-LINES Sofia BL137A Instruction And Reference Manual

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UTILITY STITCHES

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.
a Attach zigzag foot "J".
• For details on replacing the presser foot, refer
to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).
b Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the
stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen
the thread tension.
• Pull up the bobbin thread. For details, refer to
"When pulling up the bobbin thread may be
necessary" (page 29).
• For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch
length" (page 59) and "Adjusting the thread
tension" (page 59).
c Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm (3/8
inch).
a 1cm (3/8 inch)
At the end of the stitching, the thread is pulled
out about 5 cm (2 inches).
Note
Do not use reverse/reinforcement stitching
or thread cutting.
d Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.
Smooth the gathers by ironing them.
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J
1
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e Select stitch ,
• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching"
(page 49).
f Stitch between the straight stitches.
g Pull out the threads for the straight stitches.
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, or .