Brother International CS6000i User Guide - Page 51

NCBC2000.book Page 50 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM 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. Attach zigzag foot "J". a 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 "Selecting stitching" (page 27) and "Thread tension" (page 29). Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm c (3/8 inch). 1 Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. g Shell tuck stitching The gathers that look like shells are called "shell tucks". They are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics. Fold the fabric along the bias. a a 1 cm (3/8 inch) • Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or cut the thread. Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers. d Smooth the gathers by ironing them. Attach zigzag foot "J". b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Sew while making sure that the needle drops d slightly off the edge of the fabric. 1 Select stitch or . e Stitch between the straight stitches. f a Needle drop point 50