![]() ![]() Insert the elastic into the guide on the foot so that the elastic right-side edge aligns with the guide. Tightening the screw adds pressure, causing the elastic to stretch more, increasing the gathering. Adjust the foot tension by turning the dial at the foot toe. Select a 3- or 4-thread overlock stitch on the machine. The foot also slightly stretches the elastic as you stitch, preventing pulling and tugging on the needles. Adjust the pressure on the elastic as you stitch to create the desired amount of ruffles. Elastic FootĮasily stitch elastic to a fabric edge using an elastic foot. Or stitch piping to the center of fabric by disengaging the knife and selecting a chain stitch. ![]() Stitch, and then turn the fabric to the right side press. Position the fabric sandwich under the presser foot, aligning the piping within the foot groove. Sandwich the piping tape between two fabric pieces with right sides together, aligning the raw edges. Select a 3mm-long 3-thread overlock stitch. Note that for some makes and models, such as those shown here, these are separate feet. Insert a professional-looking piped edge into a garment or accessory quickly and easily using the piping/cording foot. Or keep the serger knife in the up position while stitching a 3-thread rolled hem to ensure that the edge is finished simultaneously as the beads are stitched. With this method, the raw edge won’t be finished. Position the folded edge along the foot edge stitch. Some machines recommend folding the fabric with wrong sides together and aligning the beads along the folded edge before stitching. For example, if using 3mm beads, select a 3mm stitch length. The stitch length should be the size of the bead diameter. Extend the bead string at least 1cm past the fabric edge to ensure the machine catches both the beads and fabric. Pull the string of beads along the foot guide toward the back. Check with the machine manual and foot instructions to select the proper stitch type. The stitch selection varies according to machine brand. Use the beading foot to attach a strand of beads directly to fabric to create a decorative hemline or an easy embellishment. Remove the fabric from the machine press open the seam. Adjust the gather size by changing the stitch length between 2mm and 5mm. Don’t apply pressure to the lower fabric, as this prevents gathers from forming. While stitching, hold one fabric in each hand to evenly guide it through the machine. Slowly turn the hand wheel toward you to stitch the first three or four stitches to help the machine catch the fabric without jamming stitch. Position the upper fabric between the guide over the lower fabric. Position the lower fabric under the foot just below the needle. ![]() Select a 4-thread overlock stitch on the machine. Cut the fabric to be gathered (lower fabric) longer than the upper fabric (2:1 ratio). Heavyweight fabric, such as denim, produces fewer ruffles. For best results, use lightweight fabric, such as cotton. The gathering foot finishes a seam and attaches a ruffle in one step. With the knife blade up, serge the hem, making sure to only cut off the fabric raw edge, catching the fold within the stitching. The foot-edge guide should be flush with the fabric fold. The left needle should barely graze the hem, catching one or two fibers. Slowly lower the needle into the fabric to check the needle placement. Select a 2- or 3-thread narrow hem stitch on the machine. Position the fabric wrong side up beneath the foot. Fold the fabric with right sides together, exposing a scant 1?2” of the raw edge. Fold the fabric toward the wrong side to the desired hem width. Use a blind hem foot to create an invisible hem on a garment or home-décor project. Note: The featured serger feet imagery are for Janome sergers. Learn about useful serger presser feet that take your sewing to the next level and help you take full advantage of everything your serger can do. Includes instructional DVD, English and Spanish user manual, 25-year limited warranty, and free technical phone and online support for the life of the product.A serger isn’t just for finishing raw edges. Designed for ease of use, the XR3774 also has a built-in easy needle threader, jam-resistant Quick-Set top drop-in bobbin, and an automatic bobbin winding system. Enjoy the ease of sewing cuffs, sleeves, and pant legs with the built-in free arm. Included are 8 sewing feet, including a buttonhole, zipper, zigzag, blind stitch, button sewing, narrow hemmer, walking, and quilting feet. It also features an automatic one-step buttonholer for virtually perfect buttonholes and a wide table for large-scale projects such as quilts. Built into this full-featured model are 37 built-in stitches, including a blind hem, decorative, and quilting stitches. With a wide array of user-friendly features and lightweight design, the Brother XR3774 is perfect for both beginners learning to sew and more advanced sewers looking for versatility. ![]()
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