Brother International Innov-is 500D Users Manual - English - Page 116

SE-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 110 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:44 PM UTILITY STITCHES 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 projects. Attach monogramming foot "N". a 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. Attach zigzag foot "J". a J • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 40). Select stitch 21 . b • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 47). Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure c not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric. • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 40). Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the b stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread tension. • For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch length" (page 57) and "Thread tension" (page 54). • Pull up the bobbin thread. For details, refer to "Pulling up the bobbin thread" (page 33). Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm c (3/8 inch). 1 • For better results, apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with a hot iron before it is sewn. Trim along the stitches. d a 1 cm (3/8 inch) • Do not use reverse/reinforcement stitching or thread cutting. • At the end of the stitching, the thread is pulled out about 5 cm (2 inch). Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers. d Smooth the gathers by ironing them. • Be careful not to cut the stitches. 110