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Use a light weight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold the
fabric as shown and stitch on the fold.
Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge to create
a shelled edge. You may need to increase the needle
thread tension.
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Folded edge
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Right needle drop position
If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows at least
1.5 cm (5/8) apart.
You can also sew shell stitches on knits or soft silky
woven fabrics in any direction.
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Shell Tuck
Machine settings
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Pattern:
18
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Thread tension:
68
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Presser foot:
Satin stitch foot F
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Foot pressure:
5
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