Shell Stitch
(_ Stitch selector: 10
Stitch width: 3 to 6.5
Stitch length: 2 to 3
Needle thread tension: 4 to 9
_) Presser foot F: Satin stitch foot
Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example).
Fold the fabric in bias and stitch onthe fold. Allow the
needle tojust clearthe folded edge tocreate a shelled
edge.You may need to increase the needle thread tension
slightly.
Ifyou sew rows ofshell 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
(_ Stitch selector: 3
Stitch width: 3 to 6.5
Stitch length: 0.5 to 2
Needle thread tension: 3 to 8
_) Presser foot A: Zigzag foot
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Overlap two raw edges of heavy weight interlining, and use
this stitch to join them.
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