Shell Tuck Stitching; Joining - Brother 888-V60 Operation Manual

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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".
Select stitch
c
tension.
• For details, refer to "Selecting a stitch"
(page 37).
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.
, and then increase the thread
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Joining

Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the
seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when
making a crazy quilt.
a Attach zigzag foot "J".
b Sew together the right sides of the two pieces
of fabric, and then open up the seam
allowances.
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a Wrong side of fabric
b 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance
c Straight stitch
c Select stitch ,
d Turn the fabric over so that the right side
faces up, and then sew over the seam with the
center of the presser foot aligned with the
seam.
a Right side of fabric
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or .
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