58
q
z x
c
DECORATIVE STITCHES
Smocking
Machine setting
q
Stitch pattern:
A, D
w
Presser foot:
Zigzag foot A
e
Thread tension:
1 - 4
r
Stitch length:
S.S.
t
Stitch width:
5
z
Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste,
gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider
than the project 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.
q
1 cm (3/8˝)
x
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.
c
Sew rows of the smocking stitch between the
gathering stitches.
Remove the gathering stitches after finished.
