Shell Tucking

Machine Setting

Pattern:

06 (Mode 3)

Thread tension:6-8

Presser foot:

Satin stitch foot F

Foot pressure:

3

Increase the needle thread tension to “6-8”.

Fold and stitch on the bias.

Place the folded edge of the fabric along the slit of the foot so that the right swing of the needle falls off the edge of the fabric to form tucks.

Scallop Stitch

Machine Setting

Pattern:

08 (Mode 3)

Thread tension:3-6

Presser foot:

Zigzag foot A

Foot pressure:

3

The pattern 24 can also be used.

Sew along the row edge leaving a 1 cm (3/8”) seam allowance.

After sewing, trim the fabric edge close to stitching, taking care not to cut stitches.

Cording

Machine Setting

Pattern:

22 (Mode 3)

Thread tension:1-4

Presser foot:

Cording foot H

Foot pressure:

3

Attach the cording foot H.

 

3-strand cording

 

Insert 3 strands of cording under the spring of the foot and

 

draw them under the foot to the rear.

1

Hold the three strands parallel for even sewing and be

sure to sew over the strands.

 

Stitch slowly and smoothly, guiding the fabric as you sew.

 

1 Spring

Single strand cording

Use the center slot on the foot to hold the cording. Select the pattern 08 in the Mode 1 and adjust the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord.

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Janome 6500 manual Shell Tucking, Scallop Stitch, Cording, Strand cording, Single strand cording

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