Utility Stitches
Various Stitches
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5 Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the
desired amount of gather, then tie the
threads.
6 Smooth the gathers by ironing them.
7 Sew on the seam line and remove the
basting stitch.
Shell Tuck Stitches
The arched tucks that look like seashells lined up
in a row are called “shell tucks”. They are used to
decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made
of thin fabrics.
1 Draw equally spaced lines along the bias,
and then fold the fabric along the lines.
2 Select , and then increase the thread
tension.
3 Attach zigzag foot “J”.
4 Sew while making sure that the needle
drops slightly off the edge of the fabric.
One fold at a time, continue folding the fabric along the
line, then sewing it.
a Needle drop point
5 After sewing is finished, remove the
fabric. Unfold the fabric, and then iron
the tucks down to one side.
Scallop Stitches
This wave-shaped satin stitch is called
"scalloping". Use this stitch to decorate the edges
of blouse collars and handkerchiefs or use it as a
hem accent.
1 Select .
2 Attach advanced monogramming foot
“N+”.
3 Stitch along the edge of the fabric,
making sure not to sew directly on the
edge of the fabric.
4 Trim along the stitches.
• Be careful not to cut the stitches.
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