Brother XR-46C Owner's Manual
Decorative Stitching 113
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Shell tuck stitching
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.
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".
• 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
49) and "Adjusting the thread tension" (page
59).
59).
d
Sew while making sure that the needle drops
slightly off the edge of the fabric.
slightly off the edge of the fabric.
a Needle drop point
e
Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks
down to one side.
down to one side.
J
a