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Use a light weight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold the
fabric as shown and stitch on the fold.
Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge to create
ashellededge.Youmayneedtoincreasetheneedle
thread tension.
q Folded edge
w Right needle drop position
If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows at least
1.5 cm (5/8) apart.
Youcanalsosewshellstitchesonknitsorsoftsilky
woven fabrics in any direction.
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Shell Tuck
Machine settings
q Pattern: 18
w Thread tension: 68
e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F
r Foot pressure: 5
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