Kenmore 385. 17622 - Manual (Page 31)

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
• Lace Work Shell Stitching
Set the Machine
Stitch
Seieetor release
Set the Machine
Stitch
Sstector retsase
Here's How
1. For best effect:
— set the stitch length as you
desire.
— you may need to tighten the
top thread tension slightly,
— allow the needle to just
Stitch selector
Stitch length
control 1
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4 Zigzag foot
NOTE: Be sure to slide back the
selector release to the "SEW"
position.
Lace adds a fanciful, feminine touch
. to..blouses..and..lingerie,..Table.. I inens,.
and pillows become more elegant
when trimmed with lace.
Turn raw edge of fabric under at least
1/2". Place lace underneath and top-
stitch using stretch blind hem stitch.
Trim excess fabric close to stitching.
Stitch selector
Stitch length
control Ito 2
Top thread tension
control 3 to 9
m
f4l
NOTE: Be sure to slide back the
selector release to the "SEW"
position.
dear the foldeil edp of the
fabric when it zigzags.
2. If you sew rows of shell stitches,
space the rows 1/2" apart.
You can sew Shell Stitch on knits or
soft silky wovens in any direction.
The Stitch and Its Uses
The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a
blind hem over folded fabric. Several
rows of shell stitching are called shell
tucks.
Shell stitching can be used to finish
hems, sleeve and neck openings.
Shell tucking can be used to create
scalloped
tucks on blouses and
lingerie.
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