SMOCKING STITCH
This stitch is used for decorative stitching on clothing.
J
80
1. Select the "
" stitch, set the stitch length to 4.0 mm and
set the thread tension to a weak setting. Then sew straight
stitches at intervals of 1 cm.
1 About 1 cm (3/8")
2. Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of
gather, and then smooth the gathers by ironing them.
3. Attach presser foot "J" and sew over the top of the straight
stitches, selecting from one of the two decorative stitches
shown above.
4. Pull out the straight stitch threads.
J