Shell Stitching - Kenmore 385 Owner's Manual

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Shell Stitching Two-Point Shell Stitching
Set the Machine
I Top thread tension
control 1 hi _)
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F Satin stitch
foot
Stitch width
control
3 to
I 2 3 4
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Stitch length
control i_rarlge
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Stretch Stitgh
Tile Stitchand Its Uses
The Shell Stitch is formed bv sewing a
blind hem over folded fabric. Several
rows of shell stitching are called shell
tucks•
Shell stitching can be used to finish
hems, sleeve and neck openings.
Shell tucking can be used to create
scalloped tucks on blouses and
lingerie
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1.
For best effect:
set the stitch length as you
desire.
- you may need to tighten the
top thread tension slightly.
- allow the needle to just
clear the folded edge of the
fabric when it zigzags.
2. If you sew rows of shell stitches,
space the rows 5/8" apart.
You can sew Shell Stitch on knits or
soft silky wovens in any direction.
F Set the Machine
Stitch width
Top thread tension
control 3 to S
Stitch length
control _ran_ e
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Stretch Stitch
A: Zigzag foot
This stitch can also be used as a
single overlock stitch as well.
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