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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".
• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser
foot" (page 43).
cSelect stitch 20 , and then increase the
thread tension.
• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page
51) and "Adjusting the thread tension" (page
62).
dSew while making sure that the needle drops
slightly off the edge of the fabric.
aNeedle drop point
eUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks
down to one side.
J
a