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Smocking [3-_ , [] , _] , [] (or anydecorativestitch)
Set the Machine
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Thread tension
F Satin stitch
foot
1 to4
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The Stitches and Their Uses
Smocking isa delicate decorative treatment
for children's clothes or women's blouses.
Step! !1to6)
Here's How
Stepll (7 to 8)
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1. Choose a soft, !ightwelght fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis.
2. Cut the fabric three times the finished width.
3. Set the stitch length control button at "4.5" and sew rows of strmght
gathering stitches 3/8" apart across the area to be smocked.
NOTE: Loosen the needle thread tension to make gathering easier,
4. Knot the threads along the edge.
5. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly,
6. Secure the threads at the other end.
7. Sew the decorative stitches of your choice between the gathering stitches.
8. Pull out the gathering stitches.
Heipfut Hint
These stitches can be used m combination with others for any decoratwe effect
you desire.
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