Pfaff 2170 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Decorative sewing
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Gathering with straight stitch
A straight stitch can be used to gather sleeves, cuffs, skirts or valances.
To obtain neat and even gathers you should sew two or three rows of
gathering stitches.
Set your stitch length to 6.0 mm. Lower thread tension to 3.
• Mark the rst gathering line on the right side of the fabric. Sew
along this line. Leave about 4 - 5 inches (10-13 cm) of thread at the
beginning and end of the seam.
Sew 1 or 2 more rows of stitching, using the edge of the presser foot
as a guide.
Gather the fabric by pulling the bobbin (bottom) threads to the
desired fullness.
Distribute the gathers evenly and knot the thread ends together to
secure the gathering.
Tip: It is important to use a strong thread when gathering to avoid thread breakage when
pulling on the gathering threads.
Shell edging
Shell edging is a very effective nish for thin, soft fabrics such as silk
and rayon fabrics. It is frequently used as a hem nish on lingerie.
Select blind stitch no. 5 and mirror it with the side to side icon.
Tighten the thread tension to create a deeper shell tuck.
Finish the raw edge and press the seam allowance to the left.
While sewing, make sure the fabric runs under the presser foot at
half of the foot width, and the blind hem swings over the folded
edge.
Tip: Add a colored pearl cotton thread on the folded edge as you sew the shell tuck. This
creates a pretty contrast and strengthens the hem.