Pin Tucking; Shell Tucking - Janome Sewist 725s Instruction Book

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Pin Tucking

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q Stitch pattern:
w Stitch width:
e Stitch length:
r Thread tension:
t Presser foot:
Fold a fabric wrong side together. Lower the
needle into the fabric 0.1 – 0.2 cm inside the
folded edge.
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Lower the foot and turn the screw to align the
guide on the foot with the folded edge.
w Sew slowly while guiding the folded edge along
the guide.
Open the fabric and iron press the tucks.
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Shell Tucking

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q Stitch pattern:
w Stitch width:
e Stitch length:
r Thread tension:
t Presser foot:
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.
After stitching, open the fabric and iron press the
tucks flat to one side.
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q Screw
w Guide
e Folded edge
NOTE:
Increase the needle thread tension to form
prominent tucks.
A
0
1.5 – 3
2 – 6
Blind hemming foot G
G
5
2 – 3
6 – 8
Buttonhole foot B