Multiple | Zigzag Stitch |
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_1_Stitch | selector: | 4 |
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(_ | Stitch | length: | 0.5 to | 1 | |
_) Needle thread tension: | 1 to 4 |
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_) | Presser | foot: | Zigzag | foot |
This is used to finish seam allowance on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. The stitch is also excellent for darning and mending tears.
•Seam finishing
Place fabric under the presser foot in such a manner that the edge is slightly inside the
•Mending
Position tear under the needle so that the stitch catches both sides.
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Shell Stitch |
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(_ | Stitch | selector: | 7 |
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(_ | Stitch | length: | 1 to 2 | PATTERN I_ | LENGTH I_ _ | |
(_ Needle thread tension: | 3 to 9 | |||||
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(_ | Presser foot: | Satin stitch foot |
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Use a lightweight fabric such as tricot. Fold the fabric and | S |
stitch on the bias. You may need to increase the needle |
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thread tension slightly. Allow the needle to just ctear the |
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folded edge of the fabric at zigzag stitches. |
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If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows at least |
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5/8" (1.5 cm) apart. You can also sew shell stitches on knits |
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or soft silky woven fabrics in any direction. |
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