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Shell tuck stitching

The gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics.

aFold the fabric along the bias.

bAttach zigzag foot “J”.

cSelecttension.stitch , and then increase the thread

•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 37).

dSew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric.

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aNeedle drop point

eUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side.

Joining

Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt.

aAttach zigzag foot “J”.

bSew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric, and then open up the seam allowances.

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aWrong side of fabric

b6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance

cStraight stitch

cSelect stitch , or .

dTurn the fabric over so that the right side faces up, and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam.

aRight side of fabric

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Brother Brother CP-6500 Shell tuck stitching, Joining, Fold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot J
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Brother CP-6500 specifications

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