Sears KENMORE 385. 1254180 User Manual
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SECTiON 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Shelf Stitching {Models 12741 and 12641)
Smocking
Set the Machine
Sillch selector
Top
thread tension
caritroi 3 to 9
Sltlch length
12 to 24
Zigzag
foot
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.
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 tha needle to just
clear the folded edge of the
fabric when it zigzags,
2. If you ssw rows of shell stitches,
space the rows 1/2" apart.
You can sew Shell Stitch on knits or
soft silky wovens in any direction.
apart across the area to be smocked.
Knot the threads along one edge. Puli
the bobbin threads and distribute the
gathers evenly-. Secure the threads at
the other end. Sew the decorative
stitch between the gathering stitches.
Pull out the gathering stitches.
NOTE;
Loosen
the
top
thread
tension to make gathering
easier.
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