Section 3. learn the stitches shell stitching, Two-point shell stitching, Set the machine – Sears 385.17724 User Manual

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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

Shell Stitching

; Two-Point Shell Stitching

Set the Machine

Stitch width
contro! 3 to 5

Top thread tension
control 4 to 9

Stitch length

control orange
zone

Stretch Stitch

Satin stitch

toot

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

blouses

and

lingerie.

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

clear the folded edge of the

fabric when it zigzags.

2. If you sew rows of shell stitches,

space the rows 5/8" apart.

You can sew Shell Stitch on knits or

soft silky wovens in any direction.

This stitch can also

single overlook stitch as

be used as a

well.