Utility Stitches
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d
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 49.
e
Stitch between the straight stitches and pull out the
threads for the straight stitches.
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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
Draw equally spaced lines along the bias, and then fold
the fabric along the lines.
b
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
c
Select a stitch, and then increase the thread tension.
• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 49.
d
Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly
off the edge of the fabric.
One fold at a time, continue folding the fabric along the
line, then sewing it.
e
After sewing is finished, remove the fabric. Unfold the
fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side.
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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.
c
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 49.
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.
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Multi-directional sewing (straight stitch and
zigzag stitch)
Use these stitch patterns to attach patches or emblems to
pant legs, shirt sleeves, etc.
• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 49.
Insert the tubular piece of fabric onto the free-arm, and
then sew in the order shown in the illustration.
a
Remove the flat bed attachment.
b
Attach monogramming foot “N”.
c
Select stitch
.
No.
2-10
2-11
2-12
Stitch
No.
2-04
Stitch
1
Needle drop point
a
No.
2-07
2-08
2-09
Stitch
No.
5-01
5-02
5-03
5-04
Stitch
No.
5-05
5-06
5-07
5-08
Stitch
1
3
4
2
