Shell tuck stitching – Brother PC-420 User Manual
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5
Select stitch
25
,
26
or
27
.
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”
6
Stitch between the straight stitches.
7
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.
1
Fold the fabric along the bias.
2
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser
3
Select stitch
20
, and then increase the
thread tension.
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”
4
Sew while making sure that the needle drops
slightly off the edge of the fabric.
1 Needle drop point
J
1