Smocking - ELNA eXcellence 760 Instruction Manual

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x
c
q
e
r
q
w
q
x Sew down the left side, guiding the fabric so the right
hand stitches fall in open space. After finishing the left
side, press the vertical mirror key. Sew down the other
side (refer to page 86 for mirror image sewing).
q Vertical mirror image key
c Remove the yarn or fabric threads between the
stitching.

Smocking

Machine settings
q Pattern:
w Thread tension:
e Presser foot:
r Foot pressure:
* Stitch patterns
Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham
or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the
projected width.
Sew rows of straight stitches, 1 cm (3/8˝) apart with the
stitch length "3.0" to "5.0" and thread tension dial at "1" to
across the area to be smocked.
q 1 cm (3/8˝)
Tie the threads along one edge. From the other edge, pull
the bobbin threads to distribute the gathers evenly.
NOTE:
Pull up the bobbin thread and draw a 10 cm (4˝) thread
tail to the back before starting to sew.
Use the thread cutter on the face plate.
Select a smocking stitch and return the thread tension
dial to "AUTO".
Sew the smocking stitches between the gathered rows.
Remove the straight stitches between the gathered rows.
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62
AUTO
Satin stitch foot F
5
can also be used.

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