Shell Tuck Stitching; Scalloping; Sewing Sharp Curves - Brother QC 1000 Operation Manual

■ Sewing Sharp Curves

Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric
outside the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and turn
the fabric a little bit at a time while sewing for an
attractive finish to the seam.
The pivot setting is useful when changing the sewing
direction. When the machine is stopped at the
corner of the fabric, the machine stops with the
needle in the fabric and the presser foot is
automatically raised so the fabric can easily be
rotated (see "Pivoting" on page 47).

Shell Tuck Stitching

The arched tuck that looks like shells lined up in a row
is called a shell tuck. In addition to edging, this
decorative stitching can be used on the neckline or
sleeves of dresses and blouses.
a
Press .
Memo
For details on the stitches, refer to the "STITCH
SETTING CHART" at the end of this manual.
b
Increase the thread tension for an attractive
scalloped finish to the shell tuck stitching.
Memo
If the thread tension is too loose, the shell tuck
stitching will not scallop.
c
Fold the fabric in half along the bias.
ÅB
Note
Use a thin fabric.
d
Attach presser foot "J", and then sew along
the edge of the fabric, making sure that the
needle drops slightly off the edge.
a Needle drop point
e
Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks
down to one side.

Scalloping

Scallop stitching (wave-shaped running stitching) can
be used to decorate the edges of blouse collars and
handkerchiefs.
a
Press , and then attach presser foot "N".
Memo
• If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected
before sewing, the machine will automatically sew
reinforcement stitches at the beginning of stitching.
When the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button is
pressed at the end of stitching, the machine will
automatically sew reinforcement stitches and cut the
thread.
• For best results, apply starch and iron the fabric
before sewing.
• For details on the stitches, refer to the "STITCH
SETTING CHART" at the end of this manual.
SEWING THE STITCHES
a
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