Baby Lock Aventura (BLMAV) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 118)

Decorative Stitching
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f
Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along
the center of the two pieces of fabric.
g
After sewing is finished, remove the paper.
Scallop stitching
The wave-shaped repeated pattern that looks like shells is
called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of blouses and to
decorate the edges of projects.
a
Attach monogramming foot “N”.
b
Select stitch .
c
Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure not to
sew directly on the edge of the fabric.
• For better results, apply spray starch onto the fabric
and press with a hot iron before it is sewn.
d
Trim along the stitches.
• Be careful not to cut the stitches.
Smocking
The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering
over gathers is called “smocking”. It is used to decorate the
front of blouses or cuffs.
The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric.
a
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
b
Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the stitch
length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread
tension.
• For details, refer to “Setting the stitch length” and
“Setting the thread tension” in the “Basic operations”
section.
• For details, refer to “Pulling up the bobbin thread” in
the “Basic operations” section.
c
Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm (3/8 inch).
1 1 cm (3/8 inch)
• Do not use reverse/reinforcement stitching or thread
cutting.
• At the end of the stitching, the thread is pulled out
about 5 cm (2 inches).
d
Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.
Smooth the gathers by ironing them.
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