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SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Smocking
Set the Machine
Stitch
Selector release
Stitch length control
brown stretch stitch
Stitch selector
position
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Top thread tension
Zigzag foot
control 1 to 4
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Overcast Stretch Stitching
Set the Machine
Stitch
Selector release
stit le.gth
control brown
NOTE:
Be
sure
to
slide
back
the
selector
release to the "SEW"
Stitch
selector
Top thread
tension
control
1 to 4
stretch stitch
position
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Zigzag foot
Here's How
Place
the
raw edge of the
fabric
to
the LEFT
of the needle as shown.
Stitch
so the needle pierces the fabric
With
the stitch length at "4",
sew
just short of the outside edge.
Or, place your fabric
to allow a 5/8"
seam,
then
trim
seam
allowance
after.
Raw or worn
edges of older
garments
3osition.
straight
stitching
lines
3/8"
apart
across the area to be smocked,
Knot
the threads
along one edge.
Pull
the
bobbin
threads
and distribute
the
gathers
evenly.
Secure
the threads
at
the
other
end.
Sew
the
decorative
stitch
between
the gathering
stitches.
Pu II out the gathering stitches.
NOTE:
Loosen
the
top
thread
tension
to
make
gathering
easier.
NOTE:
Be
sure
to
slide
back
the
selector
release to the "SEW"
position.
The Stitch and Its Uses
This stitch can be used for sewing a
seam with an overcast finish.
The seam is formed
and finished in
one operation.
It can be used when
you are making swimwear, ski pants
and
other
garments
that
require
stretch.
can be overcast to prevent further
raveling.
NOTE:
Use a blue stretch fabric
needle, which effectively
prevents skipped stitches.
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