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Scallop stitching
Thewave-shapedrepeatingpattern,thatlookslikeshells,iscalled"scalloping".It
is used to decorate the collar of blouses and the edges of knitting projects.
Shell tuck stitching
Usealightweightfabric(tricot,for
example).
Foldandstitchonthebias.
When the needle swings to the right,
allow the needle to just clear the folded
edge of the fabric.
After stitching, open the fabric and iron
pressthetucksattooneside.
Scallop stitching
Stitch along the edge of the fabric,
making sure not to sew directly on the
edge of the fabric.
Forbetterresults,applyspraystarch
onto the fabric and press with a hot iron
before it is sewn.
Trim along the stitches, be careful not to
cut the stitches.
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