Brother International Quattro 2 6700D Users Manual - English - Page 130

SEWING THE STITCHES Smocking Stitches Use smocking stitches for decorative sewing on clothes, etc. a Select a straight foot "J". stitch and attach presser b Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and loosen the upper thread tension to approximately 2.0 (see "Setting the Stitch Length" on page 79 and "Setting the Thread Tension" on page 79). c Pull the bobbin and upper threads 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches). out by d Sew the seams, leaving approximately 10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch) between the seams, then trim excess thread, leaving 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches). g Sew the spaces between the straight seams. h Pull out the straight stitch threads. Fagoting a Approximately 10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch) e Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather, and then smooth the gathers by ironing them. When there is a space between two fabrics with thread sewn over the space to join the fabrics together, it is called fagoting. Use this stitch when sewing blouses or children's clothes. a Baste two pieces of fabric onto thin paper, leaving a space of 4 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) between the fabrics. * If you draw a line down the middle of the thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer, sewing is easier. f Select or . Memo • For details on each stitch, refer to the "STITCH SETTING CHART" at the end of this manual. 128 a 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) b Paper c Basting stitches b Select or . Memo • For details on each stitch, refer to the "STITCH SETTING CHART" at the end of this manual.