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Shell Stitch ing (M odels 12741 and ;12641)
Set the Machine
Stitch selector
1
Top thread tension
control 3 to 9
Zigzag foot
Strtch length
t 2 to 24
The Stitch and Its Uses
The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a
blind hem over folded fabric. Several
rows of shell stitching are called shell
tucks.
Shell stitching can be used to finish
hems_ s_eeve and neck openings,
She_! tucking can be used to create
scalloped tucks on blouses and
linger_e,
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Here's How
1. For best effect--
--set the stitch length as you
desire,
--you may need to tighten the
top thread tension slightly,
--allow the needle to just
clear the fotded edge of the
fabric when it zigzags.
2, tf you sew rows of shell stitches,
space the rows 1/2" apart,
You can sew Shell Stitch on knits or
soft silky wovens in any direction.
Set the Machine
Stitch selector
0
Top thread ter_sJon
control I to 4
Zigzag foot
Stitch length
With the stitch length at "6"_ sew
straight stitching lines 3/8" (1 cm)
apart across the area to be smocked,
Knot the threads along one edge, Pull
the bobbin threads and distribute the
gathers evenly,. Secure the threads at
the other end. Sew the decorative
stitch between the gathering stitches.
Pull out the gathering stitches.
NOTE; Loosen tile top thread
tensEon to make gathering
easier.
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