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eSelect stitch 25 , 26 or 27 .
• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page
45).
fStitch between the straight stitches.
gPull out the threads for the straight stitches.
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".
• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser
foot" (page 38).
cSelect stitch 20 , and then increase the thread
tension.
• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page
45) and "Changing the upper thread tension"
(page 53).
J