Select stitch ; Stitch between the straight stitches.; Pull out the threads for the straight stitches.- Page 109

Decorative Stitching    

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3

5

Select stitch 

25

, 

26

 or 

27

.

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” 

(page 66).

6

Stitch between the straight stitches.

7

Pull out the threads for the straight stitches.

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.

1

Fold the fabric along the bias.

2

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser 

foot” (page 41).

3

Select stitch 

20

, and then increase the 

thread tension.

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” 

(page 66).

4

Sew while making sure that the needle drops 
slightly off the edge of the fabric.

1

Needle drop point

J

1

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