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Utility stitches
51
VARIOUS STITCHES
3
d
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 33.
e
Stitch between the straight stitches and pull out the
threads for the straight stitches.
■ Shell tuck stitching
The gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”. They
are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made
of thin fabrics.
a
Draw equally spaced lines along the bias, and then fold
the fabric along the lines.
b
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
c
Select a stitch, and then increase the thread tension.
• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 33.
d
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.
e
After sewing is finished, remove the fabric. Unfold the
fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side.
■ Joining
Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam
allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy
quilt.
a
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
b
Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric,
and then open up the seam allowances.
c
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 33.
d
Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces up, and
then sew over the seam with the center of the presser
foot aligned with the seam.
Stitch
No.
30 28 27 –
31 29 28 12
32 30 29 –
Stitch
No.
25 23 22 –
80
stitches
60
stitches
50
stitches
16
stitches
80
stitches
60
stitches
50
stitches
16
stitches
1 Needle drop point
Stitch
No.
27 25 24 –
28 26 25 –
29 27 26 –
a
80
stitches
60
stitches
50
stitches
16
stitches
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