Section 5. smocking [i – Sears KENMORE 385.1915 User Manual

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SECTiON 5.

Smocking [i

LEARiM THE STiTCHES

Set the Machine

3 6 F O O T A

Thread tension
2 to 6

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A: Zigzag toot

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Satin stitch

toot

23 24

3 C

4 i

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The Stitches and Their Uses

Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment
or children's clothes or women’s blouses.

Step! i1 to 6)

Step II (7 to 8)

1. Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis.

2. Cut the fabric three times the finished width.

3. Set the stitch length control button at ”4.5" and sew rows of straight

gathering stitches 3/8" apart across the area to be smocked.

(MOTE; Loosen the needle thread tension to make gathering easier.

4. Knotthe threads atong the edge,

5. PuJI the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenJy.

6. Secure the threads at the other end.

7. Sew the decorative stitches of your choice between the gathering stitches.

8. Pull out the gathering stitches.

Helpful Hint

These stitches can be used tn combination with others for any decorative effect
you desire.