Smocking - ELNA 2600 Instruction Manual

Smocking

Machine setting
Stitch: 14 (Model 2800)
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Stitch width: 3 – 5
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Stitch length: S.S.
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Thread tension: 1 – 4
4
Presser foot: F
5
Step 1:
Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste,
gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than
the finished width.
Increase the stitch length to "4" and loosen thread
tension to "1". Sew rows of straight stitches 3/8" (1 cm)
apart across the area to be smocked.
3/8" (1 cm)
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Step 2:
Knot the threads along one end. From the other end, pull
the bobbin threads to distribute gathers evenly and
secure the threads.
Return the thread tension to the original setting.
Sew rows of the smocking stitch between the gathering
stitches.
Remove the gathering stitches after finished.
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12 (Model 2600)