Shelltuck stitches give an attractive appearance of shells along the curve of a collar. This stitch
pattern can be used for edging the neckline or sleeves of dresses or blouses.

1. Select

2. Increase the upper thread tension for an attractive scal-

lop finish to the shelltuck stitches.

* If the upper thread tension is too weak, the shelltuck

stitches will not scallop.

3. To make rows of shell tuck stitches, fold the fabric in

half along the bias.

* Use a thin fabric.