Brother International Laura Ashley Innov-ís NX2000 Users Manual - English - Page 84
Top Stitching, Smocking
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SEWING THE STITCHES b Leave a seam when sewing the scallop stitches so that the pattern is not sewn directly on the edge of the fabric. Note Sew test stitches on the fabric before sewing on your project. c Turn the fabric over so the right side faces up, and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam. * Select one of the following stitches. a c Trim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches. Top Stitching For a decorative effect in a crazy quilt, stitches can be sewn over a pressed seam allowance. a Select a straight stitch, and then attach presser foot "J". b With right sides together, sew two pieces of fabric, and then open the seam allowances. a Surface of fabric Smocking The decorative stitching created by sewing over gathers is called smocking. It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs. a Select a straight stitch, and then attach presser foot "J". Note Make sure that the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching and automatic thread cutting settings are not selected. b Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and the thread tension to 2.0 (loose tension). c Pull out 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches) of both the upper and bobbin threads. d Sew stitching 10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch) apart. a d b b c a 6.5 mm (1/4inch) b Wrong side of fabric c Straight stitch d Seam allowance a a Approximately 10mm (approx. 3/8 inch) 82