Pfaff tipmatic 6150 Owner's Manual - Page 52
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( a '::'. Gathering with elastic threads Gathering sleeves or waist seams is no pro blem at all with elastic threads. The elastic thread must not be wound onto the bobbin, Mark the first gathering seam on the - reverse side of the fabric. Make a few starting stitches using program -. M, then leave the needle down in the fabric. The needle must be at the middle of the sewing foot. Raise the sewing foot and place the elastic thread around the needle. Lower the sewing foot again and sew a few - more stitches, but do not pull the ends of the elastic thread until these are sewn. From then on you determine the amount of - gather by the amount you pull on the elastic thread. After sewing you can still change the amount of gather by pulling both elastic threads. Finally, knot the threads and the elastic. - TIP: The cording foot (special accessory) is also ideal for gathering. The grooves in this foot guide the elastic evenly during the sewing operation. 50