Crazy quilting, Smocking stitches – Baby Lock Destiny (BLDY) Instruction & Reference Guide-Part1 User Manual

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SEWING THE STITCHES

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b

Attach presser foot “N”. Sew scallop
stitches along the edge of the fabric.

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Do not sew directly on the edge of the fabric.

c

Trim along the seam, making sure not to cut
the stitches.

Crazy Quilting

For a decorative look called “Crazy Quilting”, the
following stitches can be sewn on top of a pressed
seam allowance.

a

Select a straight stitch and attach presser
foot “J”.

b

With the right sides facing each other, sew
two pieces of fabric together, and then
press open the seam allowance.

a Straight stitch
b Seam margins

c 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch)
d Wrong side

c

Select a stitch for top stitching.

d

Place the fabric right side up in the
machine, and center the presser foot over
the seam when sewing.

a Right side of fabric

Smocking Stitches

Use smocking stitches for decorative sewing on
clothes, etc.

a

Select a straight stitch and attach presser
foot “J”.

b

Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx.
3/16 inch) and loosen the upper thread
tension to approximately 2.0 (see “Setting
the Stitch Length” on page 89 and “Setting
the Thread Tension” on page 90).

c

Pull the bobbin and upper threads out by
50 mm (approx. 2 inches).

d

Sew the seams, leaving approximately
10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch) between the
seams, then trim excess thread, leaving
50 mm (approx. 2 inches).

a Approximately 10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch)

Memo

• Use a seam sealant to secure the edges of

the scallop stitches.

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