Brother 882-W33, Operation Manual

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SEWING THE STITCHES
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Shelltuck Stitches
Shelltuck stitches give an attractive appearance of
shells along the curve of a collar. This stitch
pattern can be used for edging the neckline or
sleeves of dresses and blouses.
a
Select .
b
Increase the upper thread tension for an
attractive scallop finish to the shelltuck
stitches. (page 74)
c
To make rows of shell tuck stitches, fold the
fabric in half along the bias.
d
Attach presser foot “J”. Set the needle drop
point slightly off the edge of the fabric, and
start sewing.
a
Needle drop position
e
Unfold the fabric, and iron the tucks to one
side.
Scallop Stitches
This wave-shaped satin stitch is called the scallop
stitch. Use this stitch to decorate the edges of
blouse collars and handkerchiefs or use it as a hem
accent.
a
Select .
Memo
• For details on each stitch, refer to “STITCH
SETTING CHART” on page 198.
Memo
• If the upper thread tension is too weak, the
shelltuck stitches will not scallop.
Memo
• Use a thin fabric.
Memo
• To make shell tucks at the edge of a collar or
neckline, follow the stitch pattern’s
instructions and then use this stitch to make a
decorative finish on the collar or neckline.
Memo
• For best results, apply starch and iron the
fabric before sewing.
Memo
• For details on each stitch, refer to “STITCH
SETTING CHART” on page 198.