Smocking

Decorative stitches that are sewn over ruffles are referred to as smocking. This technique is used to decorate blouses or cuffs, among other purposes. Smocking gives fabric texture and elasticity. The following stitches are suitable for smocking:

  1. Fit the zigzag foot.
  2. Set the stitch pattern selector knob to position A.
  3. Set the stitch length to 4.
  4. Set the thread tension to 2 or less.
  5. Sew a tacking stitch 1 cm away.
  6. Tie the threads in a knot on one side.
  7. On the other side, pull the bobbin threads and distribute the folds evenly.
  8. Secure the threads.
  9. Select the honeycomb stitch or faggot stitch.
  10. Set the stitch width to 6.
  11. Set the thread tension to 4.
  12. Sew decorative stitches between the gathering seams.
  14. Remove the tacking threads.