Pull out the threads for the straight stitches.; Shell tuck stitching; Fold the fabric along the bias.- Page 64

VARIOUS STITCHES 

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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.

a

Fold the fabric along the bias.

b

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

c

Select stitch 

, and then increase the thread 

tension.

• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” 

(page 28).

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.

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.

a

Wrong side of fabric

b

6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance 

c

Straight stitch

c

Select stitch 

, 

 or 

.

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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