Decorative Stitching
Sewing S-43
UTILITY STITCHES
S
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.
d
Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly
off the edge of the fabric.
1 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.
1 Wrong side of fabric
2 7 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance
3 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.
1 Right side of fabric
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