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SEWING THE STITCHES
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■ Appliqué 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.
■ Appliqué Corners
Stop the machine with the needle in the right
position of the outside (or inside) corner of the
appliqué. Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric
to align the fabric edge. Lower the presser foot and
continue stitching.
a Outside corner
b Inside corner
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.
a
Select .
b
Increase the upper thread tension for an
attractive scallop finish to the shelltuck
stitches (see page 67).
c
To make rows of shell tuck stitches, fold the
fabric in half along the bias.
Memo
• Placing a lightweight tear away stabilizer
beneath the stitching area will improve the
stitch placement along the edge of the appli-
qué fabric.
Memo
• For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of
this manual.
Memo
• If the upper thread tension is too weak, the
shelltuck stitches will not scallop.
Memo
• Use a thin fabric.