Brother Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine operation manual Shell Tuck Stitching, Scalloping

SEWING THE STITCHES

■Sewing Sharp Curves

Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric outside the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric a little bit at a time while sewing for an attractive finish to the seam.

The pivot setting is useful when changing the sewing direction. When the machine is stopped at the corner of the fabric, the machine stops with the needle in the fabric and the presser foot is automatically raised so the fabric can easily be rotated (see “Pivoting” on page 47).

Shell Tuck Stitching

The arched tuck that looks like shells lined up in a row is called a shell tuck. In addition to edging, this decorative stitching can be used on the neckline or sleeves of dresses and blouses.

aPress .

Memo

For details on the stitches, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual.

bIncrease the thread tension for an attractive scalloped finish to the shell tuck stitching.

Memo

If the thread tension is too loose, the shell tuck stitching will not scallop.

cFold the fabric in half along the bias.

Note

Use a thin fabric.

dAttach presser foot “J”, and then sew along the edge of the fabric, making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge.

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aNeedle drop point

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

Scalloping

Scallop stitching (wave-shaped running stitching) can be used to decorate the edges of blouse collars and handkerchiefs.

aPress , and then attach presser foot “N”.

Memo

•If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected before sewing, the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning of stitching. When the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed at the end of stitching, the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches and cut the thread.

•For best results, apply starch and iron the fabric before sewing.

•For details on the stitches, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual.

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Utility Stitches

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