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Shelltuck
q Stitch pattern:
w Thread tension dial: 6 to 8
e Presser foot:
Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example).
Fold the fabric in bias as shown and stitch on the fold.
Allow the needle to barely clear the folded edge to create
a shelled edge.
q Needle
w Fold
If you sew rows of shell tuck, space the rows at least
1.5 cm (5/8˝) apart.
You can also sew shell tuck on knits or soft silky woven
fabrics, in any direction.
Applique
q Stitch pattern:
w Thread tension dial:
e Presser foot:
r Presser foot pressure dial:
Place an applique on the fabric and baste or pin it in
place.
Reduce the foot pressure to 3 (refer to page 8).
Lower the needle at the outer edge of the applique.
Sew while guiding the fabric so the needle falls along the
outer edge of the applique.
q Applique
w Outer edge
When turning a sharp corner, stop the machine with the
needle at the outer edge of the applique.
Raise the foot and pivot the fabric around the needle to
change the sewing direction.
• Adjusting the stitch width
Select pattern 29.
Press the stitch width adjusting key to change the stitch
width.
Press "–" to decrease the stitch width r.
Press "+" to increase the stitch width t.
The stitch width will be varied based on the centered
needle drop position y.
(A) The stitch pattern 32 has a fixed left needle drop
position. When you change the stitch width, the right
needle drop position will change.
(B) The stitch pattern 29 has a fixed center needle drop
position. The stitch width changes symmetrically.
(C) The stitch patterns 30 and 31 have a fixed right
needle drop position. When you change the stitch width,
the left needle drop position will change.
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Satin stitch foot F
29−32
1 to 4
Satin stitch foot F
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