SEWING THE STITCHESUtility Stitches713GatheringSew gathers on sleeves, the waist of a gathered skirt,etc.a Select a straight stitch, and then attachpresser foot “J”.b Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx.3/16 inch) and the thread tension to 2.0(weaker tension).c Pull out 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches) ofboth the upper and bobbin threads (see“Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread” on page 28).a Upper threadb Bobbin threadc 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches)d Sew a row of straight stitches along each sideof the seam line, pull out 50 mm(1-15/16 inches) of the upper and bobbinthreads, and then cut the threads.a 10 to 15 mm (approx. 3/8 to 9/16 inch)b Seam linec 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches)e Pull the bobbin threads to create the desiredamount of gathering, and then tie the threads.f Smooth the gathers by ironing them.g Sew along the seam line, and then remove thebasting stitch.Flat Fell SeamsUse flat fell seams to reinforce seams and finish edgesneatly.a Press , and then attach presser foot “J”.b Align the fabric with right sides together, sewthe seam line, and then cut off half the seamallowance from the side on which the flat fellseam will lie.* If the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching andautomatic thread cutting settings are selected beforesewing, reverse stitches will automatically be sewnat the beginning and end of the stitching and thethread will be cut.a About 12 mm (approx. 1/2 inch)b Wrong side of fabricc Spread out the fabric along the seam line.a Wrong side of fabricb Seam lineMemoIf you press , then , the stitchlength is automatically set to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16inch) and the thread tension is automatically set to 2.0.abca bcabba
