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SECTION V DECORATIVE STITCHING
Shell Stitch
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Selected stitch
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F: Satin stitch foot
* Use a lightweight fabric such as tricot.
Fold and stitch on the bias.
Set the stitch width and length as you desire.
You may need to tighten the top thread slightly.
Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the
fabric when it zigzags.
If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows 1.5 cm
(5/8" ) apart. You can sew shell stitches on knits or soft
silky wovens in any direction.
Patchwork
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Selected stitch
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F: Satin stitch foot
Sew seam and press seam allowance open. Sew pattern
stitch on right side of garment centering over the seam line.
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Right side of fabric
Smocking
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Selected stitch
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A: Zigzag foot
With the manual stitch length at 4.5, sew straight
lines 1cm (3/8" ) apart, across the area to be smocked.
A looser needle thread tension will make gathering
easier. Knot the threads along one edge.
Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly.
Secure the threads at the other end.
Reduce the tension and pressure if necessary and sew
pattern stitches between the straight seams.
Pull out the gathering stitches.
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