Brother International CS7130 Operation Manual - Page 47
Scallop stitching, Smocking
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4 Select stitch or . 5 Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch). (Refer to page 26.) 6 Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric. 7 After sewing is finished, remove the paper. Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called "scalloping". It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs. 1 Attach monogramming foot "N". 2 Select stitch . 3 Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric. UTILITY STITCHES Smocking 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. 1 Attach zigzag foot "J". 2 Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread tension. • For details, refer to "Selecting a stitch" (page 25) and "Thread tension" (page 27). 3 Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm 3 (3/8 inch). 1 1 10 mm (3/8 inch) • Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or cut the thread. 4 Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers. Smooth the gathers by ironing them. 5 Select stitch or . 6 Stitch between the straight stitches. • For better results, apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with a hot iron before it is sewn. 4 Trim along the stitches. 7 Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. • Be careful not to cut the stitches. 45