Shell Tuck Stitching; Scalloping; Sewing Sharp Curves - Baby Lock Ellageo PLUS BLL2 Instruction And Reference Manual

■ Sewing Sharp Curves

Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric
outside the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and turn
the fabric a little bit at a time while sewing for an
attractive finish to the seam.

Shell Tuck Stitching

The arched tuck that looks like shells lined up in a row
is called a shell tuck. In addition to edging, this
decorative stitching can be used on the neckline or
sleeves of dresses and blouses.
a a
Press .
Memo
For details on the stitch patterns, refer to the "STITCH
SETTING CHART" at the end of this manual.
b
Increase the thread tension for an attractive
scalloped finish to the shell tuck stitching.
Memo
If the thread tension is too loose, the shell tuck
stitching will not scallop.
c
Fold the fabric in half along the bias.
ÅB
Note
Use a thin fabric.
d
Attach presser foot "J", and then sew along
the edge of the fabric, making sure that the
needle drops slightly off the edge.
a Needle drop point
e
Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks
down to one side.

Scalloping

Scallop stitching (wave-shaped running stitching) can
be used to decorate the edges of blouse collars and
handkerchiefs.
a
Press , and then attach presser foot "N".
Memo
• If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected
before sewing, the machine will automatically sew
reinforcement stitches at the beginning of stitching.
When the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button is
pressed at the end of stitching, the machine will
automatically sew reinforcement stitches and cut the
thread.
• For best results, apply a temporary spray adhesive
and iron the fabric before sewing.
• For details on the stitch patterns, refer to the
"STITCH SETTING CHART" at the end of this
manual.
SEWING THE STITCHES
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