Lace Work; Shell Stitch - Janome Sewing Machine Instruction Book

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Lace Work

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Lace adds a fanciful, feminine touch to blouses and
lingerie. Table linens and pillows become more elegant
when trimmed with lace.
Fold the raw edge of the fabric at least 5/8˝ (1.5 cm).
Place lace underneath and topstitch with blind hem stitch.
Trim excess fabric close to stitching.

Shell Stitch

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Machine setting
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Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold the
fabric in bias and stitch on the fold. Allow the needle to
just clear the folded edge to create a shelled edge. You
may need to increase the needle thread tension slightly.
If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows at least
5/8˝ (1.5 cm) apart. You can also sew shell stitches on
knits or soft silky woven fabrics, in any direction.
25
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1 – 4
Zigzag foot: A
G
2 – 3
6 – 8
Zigzag foot: A