Shell stitching, 8 shell stitching – Sears 385. 17526 User Manual
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
» Shell Stitching
r
o Box Stitching
Set the Machine
^
f
Stitch width
control 3 to S
Top thread tension
control 4 to 9
Stretch Sllloh
Satin stitch
fool
Here'S How
1
.
The Stitch and Its Uses
The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a
blind hem over folded fabric. Several
rows of shell stitching are called shell
tucks.
Shell stitching can be used to finish
hems, sleeve and neck openings.
Shell tucking can be used to create
scalloped tucks on blouses and
lingerie.
For best effect:
—
set the stitch length as you
desire.
—
you may need to tighten the
top thread tension slightly.
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allow the needle to just clear
the folded edge of the fabric
when it zigzags.
2. If you sew rows of shell stitches,
space the rows 1/2" apart.
You can sew shell stitch on knits or soft
silky wovens in any direction.
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