Shell Tuck Stitching - Brother N5V Operation Manual

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e Select stitch
• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page
72).
f Stitch between the straight stitches.
g Pull out the threads for the straight stitches.

Shell tuck stitching

The gathers that look like shells are called "shell
tucks". They are used to decorate trims, the front of
blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics.
a Fold the fabric along the bias.
b Attach zigzag foot "J".
• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser
foot" (page 41).
31 32 33
, or .
J
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c Select stitch , and then increase the
thread tension.
• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page
72).
d Sew while making sure that the needle drops
slightly off the edge of the fabric.
a Needle drop point
e Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks
down to one side.
Decorative Stitching 115
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