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Shell Stitch
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Pattern selector:
G
w
Presser foot:
Zigzag foot
e
Thread tension:
3–9
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Stitch length:
1–2
t
Use a lightweight fabric such as tricot. Fold the
fabric and stitch on the bias. You may need to
increase the needle thread tension slightly. Allow
the needle to just clear the folded edge of the
fabric at zigzag stitches.
If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows
at least 5/8˝ (1.5 cm) apart. You can also sew
shell stitches on knits or soft silky woven fabrics
in any direction.
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Box Stitch
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Pattern selector:
H
w
Presser foot:
Zigzag foot
e
Thread tension:
1–4
r
Stitch length:
1–4
t
Overlap two raw edges of heavy weight interlin-
ing, and use this stitch to join them.
