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
Fold the fabric along the bias.
b
Attach zigzag foot "J".
c
Select stitch , and then increase the thread tension.
d
Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly
off the edge of the fabric.
1 Needle drop point
e
Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one
side.
J
1
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.
2
1
1 Wrong side of fabric
2 7 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance
3 Straight stitch
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.
1 Right side of fabric
Decorative Stitching
J
1
3
.
a
Sewing S-41
S