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SEWING THE STITCHES

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■ Sewing Sharp Curves

Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric
outside the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and turn
the fabric a little bit at a time while sewing for an
attractive finish to the seam.

Shelltuck Stitches

Shelltuck stitches give an attractive appearance of
shells along the curve of a collar. This stitch
pattern can be used for edging the neckline or
sleeves of dresses and blouses.

Select .

Increase the upper thread tension for an
attractive scallop finish to the shelltuck
stitches (see page 50).

To make rows of shell tuck stitches, fold the
fabric in half along the bias.

Attach presser foot “J”. Set the needle drop
point slightly off the edge of the fabric, and
start sewing.

a Needle drop position

Unfold the fabric, and iron the tucks to one
side.

Memo

Placing a lightweight tear away stabilizer
beneath the stitching area will improve the
stitch placement along the edge of the appli-
qué fabric.

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For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this
manual.

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If the upper thread tension is too weak, the
shelltuck stitches will not scallop.

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Use a thin fabric.

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To make shell tucks at the edge of a collar or
neckline, follow the pattern’s instructions and
then use this stitch to make a decorative finish
on the collar or neckline.