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Scallop stitching, Smocking – Brother CS 80 User Manual

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UTILITY STITCHES ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————

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Scallop stitching

The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like
shells is called “ scalloping” . It is used on the collars
of blouses and to decorate the edges of
handkerchiefs.

1

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

• For details, refer to “ Replacing the presser

foot” (page 35).

2

Select stitch

.

• For details, refer to “ Selecting stitching”

(page 58).

3

Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making
sure not to sew directly on the edge of the
fabric.

• For better results, apply spray starch onto the

fabric and press with a hot iron before it is
sewn.

4

Trim along the stitches.

• Be careful not to cut the stitches.

Smocking

The decorative stitch created by stitching or
embroidering over gathers is called “ smocking” . It is
used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs.
The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to
fabric.

1

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “ Replacing the presser

foot” (page 35).

2

Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the
stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen
the thread tension.
• For details, refer to “ Adjusting the stitch

length” (page 52) and “ Changing the tension
of the upper thread” (page 50).

3

Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm
(3/8 inch).

1 1 cm (3/8 inch)

• It is not necessary to sew reverse/

reinforcement stitches or cut the thread.

4

Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.
Smooth the gathers by ironing them.

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