Applications smocking stitch, Seaming smocking stitch, Elastic thread shirring – SINGER W1240 User Manual

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APPLICATIONS SMOCKING STITCH

This stitch is very versatile and can be corded or used as a topstitch as other reverse

stitch patterns.

SEAMING SMOCKING STITCH

The smocking stitch can be used to seam fine gauze type fabrics or bulky sweater

knits, this results in less bulk for a finished 1/4 inch seam.

Pattern:
Length: 4

Width: 4-5
Feed Poo: A A
Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Pattern Selector: 8

Stitch Length

Control Diai

ELASTIC THREAD SHIRRING
Cuffs and bodices of little girls dresses can be shir
red easily with the smocking stitch. Place the right

side of the garment down on the bed of the
machine. Place two strands of elastic thread under
the foot. Stretch the elastic thread while sewing

with the smocking stitch to gather cuffs or bodice
for a feminine effect.

PROCEDURE:
• The smocking stitch is a very useful special ultra

stretch stitch.

• Lingerie or tricot seams should only be about 1 /8

inch finished width.

• Fagoting can be achieved by joining the folded

edge of two piece of fabric together with a gap
between them. Use a sheer flesh colored piece of

fabric underneath to make the fagoting much
stronger and prettier. ■

• Do the fagoting with a piece of paper underneath

and remove the paper by hand washing.

Pattern Selector and

Zigzag Width Control Dial

Overlap seam

Sheer

Paper

Fagoting