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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
o Shell Stitching
Set the Machine
Top thread tens+on
cont_-ol 4 to 9
Stitch width
cont[ol 3 to 5
Stitch length
control red
zone
Stretch Stitch
F: Salm slitcl_
tool
The Stitch and Its Uses
The Shell Stitch is tormed by sewing a
blind hem over totded fabric. Several
rows ot shell stitching are called shell
tucks.
Shell stitching can be used to finish
hems, sleeve and neck openings.
Shell tucking can be used to create
scaiioped tucks on blouses and
lingerie.
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Heres How
I. 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 tolded edge of the tabric
when it zigzags.
2. If you sew rows of shell stitches,
space the rows 1/2- apart.
You can sew shet! stitch on knits or soft
silky wovens in any direction.
o Box Stitching
f-
Set the Machine
Stitch w+dth
Top thread tension
conirol 3 to 8 Stitch tength
control red
zone
Stretch stitch
A: Zigzag toot
k.
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Use this stitch to join heavy weight
interlining.
Overlap two raw edges .together and
use this stitch to join them.
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