Shell Stitch
1 | Stitch selector: | 11 |
2 | Stitch width: | 3 to 6.5 |
3 | Stitch length: | Red zone |
4 | Needle thread tension: | 4 to 9 |
5 | Presser foot F: | Satin stitch foot |
Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold the fabric in bias and stitch on the fold. Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge to create a shelled edge. You may need to increase the needle thread tension slightly.
If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows at least 5/8" (1.5 cm) apart. You can also sew shell stitches on knits or soft silky woven fabrics, in any direction.
Box Stitch
1 | Stitch selector: | 3 |
2 | Stitch width: | 3 to 6.5 |
3 | Stitch length: | Red zone |
4 | Needle thread tension: | 3 to 8 |
5 | Presser foot A: | Zigzag foot |
Overlap two raw edges of heavy weight interlining, and use this stitch to join them.
1 | 2 |
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4 | 5 |
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4 | 5 |
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