HONEYCOMB STITCH
Use the Honeycomb Stitchfor smocking, mendingand
sewing stretchfabrics.
SMOCKING
Smocking isdecorative stitchingacross evenly spaced gath-
ersof fabric.
To Gather Fabric:
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch
Stitch Width: il |_
Stitch Length: _"_'
Foot: Special Purpose (J)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
• Sew rowsof straight stitches, 1/4"apart,across area to be
smocked.
• Pull thread evenly, gathering fabric.
• Tie endsof every two rows of stitchingtogether to hold gath-
ers in place.
• Baste a backing to wrong side of fabric.
To Smock Fabric:
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: HoneycombStitch
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length:
Adjust balance, ifnecessary
• Sew between rows of straightstitches.
• Pull out straight stitches when completed.
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