Brother Sewing Machines operation manual Shell tuck stitching, Utility Stitches

UTILITY STITCHES ———————————————————————————————————————————

fSelect stitch 29 , 30 or 40 .

•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 67).

gStitch between the straight stitches.

hPull 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.

bTurn on the sewing machine.

cSelect stitch 17 , and then increase the

thread tension.

•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 67).

dAttach zigzag foot “J”.

J

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

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

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aNeedle drop point

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

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