Pfaff 1530 Owner's Manual - Page 46

Utility stitches and practical sewing stitch stitch 1540 G 0 6 1530 E 0 6 1520 E 0 6 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 1540 M 5- Stretch 1530 F 5- Stretch 1520 F 5- Stretch 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Gathering with the straight stitch Using a straight stitch, you can gather sleeves, skirts and valances with a stitch length of 6 mm. To ensure consistent gathering you should sew two or three rows of gathering. • Mark the first line on the right side of the fabric and sew along it. Allow the threads to extend approx. 10 - 20 cm. • Each subsequent seam can be sewn one presser foot width from the last. • Gather the piece of fabric by pulling the bobbin thread. You determine the amount of gather by how much you pull the thread. • Finally, the thread ends are knotted to secure the gather. Gathering with elastic thread Sleeve and waist seams can be gathered by sewing over an elastic thread. • Mark the first gathering seam on the reverse side of the fabric. • Sew a few stitches using stitch M/F. Leave the needle in the fabric. The needle must be in the center of the presser foot. Raise the presser foot and lay the elastic thread around the needle. • Lower the presser foot and sew a few stitches. Then pull the elastic thread evenly at both ends. • Determine the amount of gather by the amount you pull the threads. • The gather can also be altered after sewing by pulling the ends of the elastic threads. • Finally, knot the threads and elastic. Tip: The cording foot (special accessory) is particularly suitable for gathering. Due to its guide grooves the elastic is fed evenly during the sewing process. 36