Brother International PC-420PRW Users Manual - English - Page 113
Scallop stitching, Smocking, sure not to sew directly on the edge of
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called "scalloping". It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs. Attach monogramming foot "N". 1 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". 1 J • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 37). Select stitch 21 . 2 • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 68). Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making 3 sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric. • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 37). Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the 2 stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread tension. • For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch length" (page 56) and "Changing the tension of the upper thread" (page 54). Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3 (3/8 inch). 1 • For better results, apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with a hot iron before it is sewn. Trim along the stitches. 4 1 1 cm (3/8 inch) • It is not necessary to sew reverse/ reinforcement stitches or cut the thread. Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers. 4 Smooth the gathers by ironing them. • Be careful not to cut the stitches. APPENDIX INDEX Decorative Stitching 107