SINGER W1213 - Manual (Page 28)

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Length - ‘/2-I
Width ^ 5
Needle Position — M
Feed Dog High
Pressure — 5
Foot — All Purpose
Shell Tuck
The blind hem stitch gives a very effective and
easy way to make a shell tuck for lingerie,
pillowcases, and decorative finishes. (Fig.95)
This works well on knits or on the bias of
soft, woven fabrics. A single folded bias tape
may be tucked in this manner, and then
applied under a fold for a decorative hem on
pillowcases or applied with the facings at the
neckline or armhole for a decorative finish.
Fold under the edge where the shell tuck is
to be created. Place the bulk of the fabric to
the right of the needle with the folded edge
to the left. Place the fabric so that the folded
edge will be guiding into the center cut of
the foot. The straight stitches will form on
the fabric, and the zigzag bite will swing to
the left off of the folded edge. (Fig.95) The
shell edge is created as the needle swings
back onto the fabric. The size of the “shell”
can be varied by changing the stitch length.
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Pressure ^ 5
Foot ^ All Purpose
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Decorati"? Effe-''
By sewing two adjacent rows of blind hem
stitching on lace or ribbon attractive decora­
tions are created. (Fig.96) The stitch may be
pivoted when the zigzag bite swings to the left
and the points matched in the second row.
Another variation alternates the zigzag bites
in the center of the straight stitched segment.
The stitch may also be pivoted after three
straight stitches to form a snowflake-like
pattern.
A flower design can be created by starting at
the center of the zigzag bite, then pivoting at
the end of each petal as shown. Four more
petals can be added if desired.
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