Brother CS-8150 User Manual
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GETTING READ
CONTENTS
SEWING BASICS
U
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ITCHES
APPENDIX
INDEX
Scallop stitching
The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like
shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars
of blouses and to decorate the edges of
handkerchiefs.
shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars
of blouses and to decorate the edges of
handkerchiefs.
1
Attach monogramming foot “N”.
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser
foot” (page 41).
2
Select stitch
21
.
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”
(page 66).
3
Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making
sure not to sew directly on the edge of the
fabric.
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.
sewn.
4
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.
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.
1
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser
foot” (page 41).
2
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 “Adjusting the stitch
stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen
the thread tension.
• For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch
length” (page 58) and “Changing the tension
of the upper thread” (page 56).
of the upper thread” (page 56).
3
Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm
(3/8 inch).
(3/8 inch).
1 1 cm (3/8 inch)
• It is not necessary to sew reverse/
reinforcement stitches or cut the thread.
4
Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.
Smooth the gathers by ironing them.
Smooth the gathers by ironing them.
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