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Shell tuck stitching<br />

The gathers that look like shells are called “shell<br />

tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of<br />

blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics.<br />

Fold the fabric along the bias.<br />

a<br />

Attach zigzag foot “J”.<br />

b<br />

c<br />

d<br />

e<br />

Select stitch , and then increase the thread<br />

tension.<br />

For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”<br />

(page 37).<br />

Sew while making sure that the needle drops<br />

slightly off the edge of the fabric.<br />

a Needle drop point<br />

1<br />

Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks<br />

down to one side.<br />

Joining<br />

Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the<br />

seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when<br />

making a crazy quilt.<br />

Attach zigzag foot “J”.<br />

a<br />

b<br />

Sew together the right sides of the two pieces<br />

of fabric, and then open up the seam<br />

allowances.<br />

3<br />

a Wrong side of fabric<br />

b 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance<br />

c Straight stitch<br />

Select stitch , or .<br />

c<br />

d<br />

2<br />

1<br />

Turn the fabric over so that the right side<br />

faces up, and then sew over the seam with the<br />

center of the presser foot aligned with the<br />

seam.<br />

a Right side of fabric<br />

1<br />

71<br />

3

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