Pintucking; Shell Tucking - ELNA 2600 Instruction Manual

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Pintucking

Machine setting
Stitch: 1
1
Stitch width: 0 or 5
2
Stitch length: 1.5 – 3
3
Thread tension: 2 – 6
4
Presser foot: G
5
Fold a fabric wrong side together. Lower the needle into
the fabric 0.1 – 0.2 cm inside the folded edge.
Lower the foot and turn the screw to align the guide on
the foot with the folded edge.
Sew slowly while guiding the folded edge along the
guide.
Open the fabric and iron press the tucks.
Screw
1
Guide
2
Folded edge
3
Shell Tuck
Machine setting
Stitch pattern: 6
1
Stitch width: 5
2
Stitch length: 2 – 3
3
Thread tension: 6 – 8
4
Presser foot: F
5
Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example).
Fold and stitch on the bias.
When the needle swings to the right, allow the needle to
just clear the folded edge of the fabric.
NOTE:
Increase the needle thread tension to form
exaggerated results.
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