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SECTION
3.
LEARN THE STITCHES
Shell Stitching (Models 12781 and 12681)
Smocking
Set the Machine
Stitch
Stitch selector
Top thread tension
Stitch length
control 3 to 9
control 1to 2
Zigzag foot
The Stitch
and Its Uses
The Shell
Stitch
is formed
by 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
_cking
can
be used
to create
scalloped
tucks
on
blouses
and
lingerie.
Here's How
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 1/2"
apart.
You
can
sew Shell
Stitch
on knits
or
soft silky
wovens
in any direction.
Set the Machine
Stitch
Stitch selector
Top thread tension Stitch length control
control 1 to 4
yellow stretch stitch
position
Zigzag foot
With
the
stitch
length
at
"4",
sew
straight
stitching
lines
3/8"
apart
across the area to be smocked.
Knot
the threads
along one edge,
Pull
the bobbin
threads
and distribute
the
gathers evenly.
Secure
the threads
at
the
other
end.
Sew
the decorative
stitch
between
the gathering
stitches.
Pull out the ga_ering
stitches.
NOTE:
Loosen
the
top
thread
tension
to
make
gathering
easier.
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