Section iv decorative stitching smocking – Kenmore 385.19365 User Manual

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SECTION IV DECORATIVE STITCHING

Smocking

Q Stitch pattern:

® Thread tension dial;

AUTO

F; Satin stitch foot

* Stitch patterns 35, 61 to 63, 84 can aiso be used.

For a delicate, decorative treatment, smocking can be

applied whenever gathers are used. Turn a child's dress

into something very special or smock a yoke on a blouse.

Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham

or chains. Cut the fabric three times the finished width.

With the manual stitch length at 3.0 to 4-0 sew straight

lines 3/8'’(1cm) apart, across the area to be smocked, A

looser needle thread tension will make gathering easier.

Knot the threads along one edge. Pul! the bobbin threads

and distribute the gathers evenly. Secure the threads at

the other end.

Reduce the tension and presser if necessary and sew

decorative pattern stitches between the straight seams.

Puli out the gathering stitches.

Fagoting

(D Thread tension dial:

AUTO

® F: Satin stitch foot

* Stitch patterns 26, 27 and 34 can also be used.

Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open

work appearance and add design interest.

Fold under each fabric edge 5/8” (1,5 cm) and press. Pin

the two edges to paper or tear backing 1/8” apart. Sew

slowly, guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded

edge on each side.

After finishing the sewing, take off the paper.