Pfaff ClassicStyle 2025 Owner's Manual - Page 52

Utility stitches Stitch Stitch 1 - 6 2-3 0 16 6.0 2.0 3-5 0/1 Gathering with straight stitch A straight stitch can be used to gather sleeves, cuffs, skirts or valances. To obtain neat and even gathers you should sew two or three rows of gathering stitches. • Set your stitch length to 6.0 mm. Lower needle thread tension to 3. • Mark the Àrst gathering line on the right side of the fabric. Sew along this line. Leave about 4 - 5 inches (1013 cm) of thread at the beginning and end of the seam. • Sew 1 or 2 more rows of stitching, using the edge of the presser foot as a guide. • Gather the fabric by pulling the bobbin (bottom) threads to the desired fullness. • Distribute the gathers evenly and knot the thread ends together to secure the gathering. Tip: It is important to use a strong thread when gathering to avoid thread breakage when pulling on the gathering threads. Gathering with elastic threads Gathering with elastic thread is particularly suitable for visible, elastic gathering seams such as blouse sleeves, waist seams or necklines. • Mark the Àrst gathering row on the fabric. Sew a few stitches until the needle is in the middle of the presser foot. Turn the hand-wheel towards yourself until the needle is in the lowest position. Raise the presser foot and place the elastic thread around the back of the needle. • Lower the presser foot and sew a few more stitches to secure the elastic thread to the fabric. Continue attaching elastic threads to fabric. Make sure you do not catch the elastic thread in the stitching. • When you are Ànished attaching the elastic thread, pull on the ends of the elastic threads to gather. The amount of gathering is determined by the amount you pull on the elastic thread. Secure all thread ends. Tip: Use the cording foot (special accessory) to help guide the elastic thread. 4:12