Pfaff creative 2170 Owner's Manual - Page 95
Gathering with straight stitch, Shell edging
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Decorative sewing Gathering with straight stitch A straight stitch can be used to gather sleeves, cuffs, skirts or valances. To obtain neat and even gathers you should sew two or three rows of gathering stitches. • Set your stitch length to 6.0 mm. Lower thread tension to 3. • Mark the first gathering line on the right side of the fabric. Sew along this line. Leave about 4 - 5 inches (10-13 cm) of thread at the beginning and end of the seam. • Sew 1 or 2 more rows of stitching, using the edge of the presser foot as a guide. • Gather the fabric by pulling the bobbin (bottom) threads to the desired fullness. • Distribute the gathers evenly and knot the thread ends together to secure the gathering. Tip: It is important to use a strong thread when gathering to avoid thread breakage when pulling on the gathering threads. Shell edging Shell edging is a very effective finish for thin, soft fabrics such as silk and rayon fabrics. It is frequently used as a hem finish on lingerie. • Select blind stitch no. 5 and mirror it with the side to side icon. • Tighten the thread tension to create a deeper shell tuck. • Finish the raw edge and press the seam allowance to the left. • While sewing, make sure the fabric runs under the presser foot at half of the foot width, and the blind hem swings over the folded edge. Tip: Add a colored pearl cotton thread on the folded edge as you sew the shell tuck. This creates a pretty contrast and strengthens the hem. 4:25