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

Shell tuck stitching

Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks

e down to one side.

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.

a Fold the fabric along the bias.

b Attach zigzag foot "J".

J

•For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).

c Select stitch 20 , and then increase the thread tension.

•For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

51)and "Adjusting the thread tension" (page

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

a

aNeedle drop point

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