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Sat the Machine
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2to6Threadtension
A; Zigzag toot
or
F" Satin stitch
foot
Stepi {1 to 6) Step li {7to8)
318"
Here's How
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NOTE:
Choose a soft. lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis.
Cut the fabric three times the finished width.
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.
Loosen the needle thread tension to make gathering easier.
The Stitches and Their Uses
Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment
or children's clothes or women's blouses.
4. Knot the threads atong the edge.
5. Pufl the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers eveniy.
6. Secure the threads at the other end,
7. Sew the decorative stitches of your chmce between the gathering stitches.
8. Pul_ outthe gathering stitches.
Helpfuf Hint
These stitches can be used in combination with others for any decorative effect
you desire,
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