SEWING THE STITCHES
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Sewing Sharp Curves
Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric
outside the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and turn
the fabric a little bit at a time while sewing for an
attractive finish to the seam.
The pivot setting is useful when changing the sewing
direction. When the machine is stopped at the
corner of the fabric, the machine stops with the
needle in the fabric and the presser foot is
automatically raised so the fabric can easily be
rotated (see “Pivoting” on page 47).
Shell Tuck Stitching
The arched tuck that looks like shells lined up in a row
is called a shell tuck. In addition to edging, this
decorative stitching can be used on the neckline or
sleeves of dresses and blouses.
a
Press .
b
Increase the thread tension for an attractive
scalloped finish to the shell tuck stitching.
c
Fold the fabric in half along the bias.
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d
Attach presser foot “J”, and then sew along
the edge of the fabric, making sure that the
needle drops slightly off the edge.
a
Needle drop point
e
Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks
down to one side.
Scalloping
Scallop stitching (wave-shaped running stitching) can
be used to decorate the edges of blouse collars and
handkerchiefs.
a
Press
, and then attach presser foot “N”.
Memo
For details on the stitches, refer to the “STITCH
SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual.
Memo
If the thread tension is too loose, the shell tuck
stitching will not scallop.
Note
Use a thin fabric.
Memo
• If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected
before sewing, the machine will automatically sew
reinforcement stitches at the beginning of stitching.
When the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is
pressed at the end of stitching, the machine will
automatically sew reinforcement stitches and cut the
thread.
• For best results, apply starch and iron the fabric
before sewing.
• For details on the stitches, refer to the “STITCH
SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual.
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