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Shell tuck stitching – Brother PC660LA User Manual

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UTILITY STITCHES

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e

Select stitch

31

,

32

or

33

.

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page

72).

f

Stitch between the straight stitches.

g

Pull out the threads for the straight stitches.

Shell tuck stitching

The gathers that look like shells are called “shell
tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of
blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics.

a

Fold the fabric along the bias.

b

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 41).

c

Select stitch

20

, and then increase the

thread tension.

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page

72).

d

Sew while making sure that the needle drops
slightly off the edge of the fabric.

a Needle drop point

e

Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks
down to one side.

J

1