Brother International CP60X Sewing Guide - Page 42

Smocking, and loosen the thread tension.

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UTILITY STITCHES ■ Smocking Available on models with the following stitches. Stitch between the straight stitches and e pull out the threads for the straight stitches. The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called "smocking". It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs. The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric. Attach zigzag foot "J". a Select the straight stitch, and then adjust b the stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread tension. Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm c (3/8 inch) and pull the bobbin threads to create gathers. Smooth the gathers by ironing them. Select a stitch. d * Stitches may differ depending on the model. Check stitch selections on the machine's body, and then select the stitch number. 42

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UTILITY STITCHES
Smocking
Available on models with the following
stitches.
The decorative stitch created by stitching or
embroidering over gathers is called
“smocking”. It is used to decorate the front of
blouses or cuffs.
The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity
to fabric.
a
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
b
Select the straight stitch, and then adjust
the stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch)
and loosen the thread tension.
c
Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm
(3/8
inch) and pull the bobbin threads to
create gathers.
Smooth the gathers by ironing them.
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d
Select a stitch.
*
Stitches may differ depending on the
model. Check stitch selections on the
machine’s body, and then select the
stitch number.
e
Stitch between the straight stitches and
pull out the threads for the straight
stitches.
±