Brother NX-450, N5V operation manual Shell tuck stitching, Decorative Stitching

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eSelect stitch 31 , 32 or 33 .

•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 72).

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.

cSelect stitch 20 , and then increase the

thread tension.

•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 72).

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.

bAttach zigzag foot “J”.

J

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41).

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