Shell Tuck Stitching - Brother LB6770 PRW 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".
• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser
foot" (page 43).
c Select stitch
thread tension.
• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page
49) and "Adjusting the thread tension" (page
59).
d Sew while making sure that the needle drops
slightly off the edge of the fabric.
a Needle drop point
J
20
, and then increase the
a
e Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks
down to one side.
Decorative Stitching 113
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