Brother International XR4040 Users Manual - English - Page 72
Scallop stitching, Smocking
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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". a Select stitch . b Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making c sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric. Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm c (3/8 inch). 1 a 10 mm (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. • For better results, apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with a hot iron before it is sewn. Trim along the stitches. d Select stitch or . e Stitch between the straight stitches. f • Be careful not to cut the 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 37) and "Thread tension" (page 41). Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. g 70