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DECORATIVE STITCHING
Patchwork
q Stitch pattern: 55 and 46
w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6
e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
Satin stitch foot F
* The stitch patterns 08, 14, 42, 43 and 62 can also be
used.
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• Patchwork piecing
z Place the patchwork pieces right sides together.
Select stitch pattern 55. Sew a precise 1/4˝ seam
allowance.
q Wrong side of fabric
w Right side of fabric
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• Patchwork
x Replace the presser foot with satin stitch foot F.
Select the patchwork pattern.
c Press the seam allowance to open. Sew the stitch
pattern on the right side of the garment centering over
the seam line.
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Shelltuck
q Stitch pattern: 15
w Thread tension dial: 6 to 8
e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F
Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example).
Fold the fabric in bias as shown and stitch on the fold.
Allow the needle to barely clear the folded edge to create
a shelled edge.
q Needle
w Fold
If you sew rows of shell tuck, space the rows at least
1.5 cm (5/8˝) apart.
You can also sew shell tuck on knits or soft silky woven
fabrics, in any direction.
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