Shell Tuck Stitching; Joining - Brother 888-E44 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.
Fold the fabric along the bias.
a
Attach zigzag foot "J".
b
Select stitch
c
tension.
• For details, refer to "Selecting a stitch"
(page 39).
Sew while making sure that the needle drops
d
slightly off the edge of the fabric.
a Needle drop point
Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks
e
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.
Attach zigzag foot "J".
a
Sew together the right sides of the two pieces
b
of fabric, and then open up the seam
allowances.
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1
a Wrong side of fabric
b 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance
c Straight stitch
Select stitch ,
c
Turn the fabric over so that the right side
d
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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