Shell Tuck - Janome Sewing Machine Instruction Book

Altering blind hem stitch width
Press the "+" key in the lower row to increase the stitch
width.
Press the "–" key in the lower row to decrease the stitch
width.
NOTE:
You can move the left needle drop position with the "+" or
"–" key in the upper row.

Shell tuck

Select "Shell Tuck".
The following 3 options are available.
q Small
Narrow shell tuck stitch
w Medium
Medium width shell tuck stitch
e Large
Regular shell tuck stitch
q w e
To sew:
Use a light weight 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.
If you sew shell tucks, space the rows at least 1.5 cm
(5/8˝) apart.
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