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Smocking
q Stitch pattern: A and D
w Presser foot:
e Thread tension: 1 to 4
r Stitch length:
t Stitch width*:
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 3/8˝ (1 cm)
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.
Sew rows of the smocking stitch between
the gathering stitches.
Remove the gathering stitches after finished.
Zigzag foot
S.S.
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