Shell Stitching; Two-Point Shell Stitching - Janome mystyle 16 User Manual

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Shell Stitching
Two-Point Shell Stitching
Set the Machine
Set the Machine
Stitch width
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
control 3 to 5
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1 2 3
Top thread tension
Top thread tension
control 4 to 9 Stitch length
control 3 to 8
Stitch length
zone Here's How
cone This stitch can also be used as a
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tOZ1.
Forbesteffect:
2 single overlock stitch as well.
- set the stitch length as you
114A4 desire.
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you may need to tighten the
top thread tension slightly.
Stretch Stitch
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allow the needle to just
l Stretch Stitch
F: Satin stitch
clear the folded edge of the
foot fabric when it zigzags.
A: Zigzag foot
2. If you sew rows of shell stitches,
The Stitch and Its Uses
space the rows 1.5 cm apart.
The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a
You can sew Shell Stitch on knits or
blind hem over folded fabric. Several
soft silky wovens in any direction.
rows of shell stitching are called shell
tucks.
Shell stitching can be used to finish
hems, sleeve and neck openings.
Shell tucking can be used to create
scalloped
tucks on blouses and
lingerie.
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