SEWING THE STITCHES

Appliqué Corners

Stop the machine with the needle in the right position of the outside (or inside) corner of the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric to align the fabric edge. Lower the presser foot and continue stitching.

aOutside corner

bInside corner

Memo

Placing a lightweight tear away stabilizer beneath the stitching area will improve the stitch placement along the edge of the appliqué fabric.

Shelltuck Stitches

Shelltuck stitches give an attractive appearance of shells along the curve of a collar. This stitch pattern can be used for edging the neckline or sleeves of dresses and blouses.

aSelect .

Memo

For details on each stitch, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” on page S-67.

bIncrease the upper thread tension for an attractive scallop finish to the shelltuck stitches (see page S-12).

Memo

If the upper thread tension is too weak, the shelltuck stitches will not scallop.

cTo make rows of shell tuck stitches, fold the fabric in half along the bias.

Memo

• Use a thin fabric.

dAttach presser foot “J”. Set the needle drop point slightly off the edge of the fabric, and start sewing.

aNeedle drop position

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Stitches Utility

Sewing S-49