Lace Work

Set the Machine

Stitch

Selector release

I

 

 

Stitch selector

Stitch

length

control

1

 

 

SECTION

3.

LEARNTHE

 

STITCHES

Shell Stitching

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's How

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set the Machine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch

1.

For

best effect:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

--

set

the stitch

length

as

you

 

 

-

desire.

 

need

to

tighten

the

 

 

you

may

Selector release

 

 

top

thread

 

tension

slightly.

 

--

allow the needle to just

 

 

__._

 

 

clear

the

folded

edge

of

the

!

Stitch length

 

fabric

when

it

zigzags.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch selector

control 1to 2

If you sew

rows

of

shell stitches,

 

2.

_.

Top thread tension Zigzag foot control 1 to 4

.__

_

NOTE: Be sure to slide back the selector release to the "SEW"

position.

Lace adds a fanciful, feminine touch

tolinenSandblousespillows andbecomelingerie. moreTable elegant when trimmed with lace.

Turn raw edge of fabric under at least

I/2". Place lace underneath and top- stitch using stretch blind hem stitch,

Trim excess fabric close to stitching,

 

 

 

space the rows 1/2" apart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

You

can

sew

 

Stitch

on

knits

or

 

 

 

 

Shell

 

 

 

soft silky wovens in any direction.

 

 

Top thread tension

Zigzag

foot

The

Stitch

and

Its

Uses

 

 

 

 

 

control 3 to 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

__

_

 

The

Shell

Stitch

is formed

by

sewing

a

 

 

 

blind

hem over

folded

fabric.

Several

_

_

 

tucks.r°wsof

shell stitching

are

called

shetl

 

 

i

Shell stitching can be used to finish

 

 

 

 

 

 

hems, sleeve and neck openings.

 

 

 

 

 

Shell

tucking

can

be

used

to

create

 

 

 

scalloped

tucks

on

blouses

and

 

 

 

lingerie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Be sure to slide back the

selector release to the "SEW'"

position.

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385. 17622 specifications

The Kenmore 385.17622 is a well-regarded sewing machine that has earned a reputation for its reliable performance and versatile features. Designed for both beginners and experienced sewers, this machine offers a user-friendly experience, making it a popular choice among crafting enthusiasts.

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