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Pin Tucking
Machine setting
q
Stitch pattern: A
w
Stitch width:
0 or 5
e
Stitch length:
1.5 – 3
r
Thread tension:2 – 6
t
Presser foot:
Blind hemming foot G
Fold a fabric wrong side together and Lower the needle
into the fabric 0.1 – 0.2 cm inside the folded edge.
Lower the foot and turn the screw to align the guide on
the foot with the folded edge.
Sew slowly while guiding the folded edge along the
guide.
Open the fabric and iron press the tucks.
q
Screw
w
Guide
e
Folded edge
Shell Tucking
Machine setting
q
Stitch pattern: G
w
Stitch width:
5
e
Stitch length:
2 – 3
r
Thread tension:6 – 8
t
Presser foot:
Buttonhole foot B
Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example).
Fold and stitch on the bias.
When the needle swings to the right, allow the needle to
just clear the folded edge of the fabric.
After stitching, open the fabric and iron press the tacks
flat to one side.
NOTE:
Increase the needle thread tension to form prominent
tucks.
q
w
e
q
w
e
r
t
q
w
e
r
t
