Smocking, Or any decorative stitch) – Kenmore 19501 User Manual
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SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES '
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Smocking
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(or any decorative stitch)
Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment
for children's clothes or women's blouses.
1.
Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis.
2.
Cut the fabric three times the finished width.
3.
Set the stitch length control button at "4.5" and sew rows of straight
gathering stitches 3/8" apart across the area to be smocked.
NOTE:
Loosen the needle thread tension to make gathering easier.
4.
Knot the threads along the edge.
5.
Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly.
6 . Secure the threads at the other end.
7 . Sew the decorative stitches of your choice between the gathering stitches.
8 . Pull out the gathering stitches.
Helpful Hint
These stitches can be used in combination with others for any decorative effect
you desire.
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