Brother International Innov-is XJ1 Operation Manual - Page 87

UTILITY STITCHES Shell Tuck Stitches 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. Memo • For details on stitch patterns, refer to "STITCH SETTING CHART" on page 194. a Draw equally spaced lines the fabric along the lines. along the bias, and then fold a Select . b Attach monogramming foot "N". c Stitch along sew directly the edge of the fabric, making on the edge of the fabric. sure not to d Trim along the stitches. 3 Various Stitches b Select , and then increase the thread tension. c Attach zigzag foot "J". d Sew while making off the edge of the sure that fabric. the needle drops slightly One fold at a time, continue folding the fabric along the line, then sewing it. 1 Needle drop point a e After sewing is finished, remove the fabric. Unfold fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side. the Scallop Stitches The wave-shaped repeated stitch pattern that looks like shells is called "scalloping". It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of projects. Memo • For details on stitch patterns, refer to "STITCH SETTING CHART" on page 194. • Be careful not to cut the stitches. Smocking Stitches 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. Memo • For details on stitch patterns, refer to "STITCH SETTING CHART" on page 194. a Select length the straight stitch, and to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) then adjust and loosen the the stitch thread tension. b Attach zigzag foot "J". c Sew parallel and pull the stitching at intervals of 1 cm (3/8 bobbin threads to create gathers. inch) Smooth the gathers by ironing them. d Select a stitch. 85