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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
Fold the fabric along the bias.
b
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
c
Select stitch , and then increase the thread
tension.
• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”
(page 24).
d
Sew while making sure that the needle drops
slightly off the edge of the fabric.
a Needle drop point
e
Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down
to one side.
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 stitch , or .
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.
When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are
enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to
decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight
fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics.
a
Insert the wing needle.
• Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.
• For details on inserting a needle, refer to
“Replacing the needle” (page 20).
b
Attach monogramming foot “N”.
c
Select stitch , , , , , , or
.
Shell tuck stitching
Joining
1
Heirloom stitching
CAUTION
● The needle threader cannot be used with the
wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may
be damaged. Manually pass the thread through
the eye of the needle from the front to the back.
For details, refer to “Upper threading”
(page 15).
a Wrong side of fabric
b 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
seam allowance
c Straight stitch
a Right side of fabric
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