Shell tuck, Topstitching effects – SINGER W1240 User Manual

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SHELL TUCK
The blind hem stitch gives a very effective and
easy way to make a shell tuck for lingerie, pillow

cases, and decorative finishes. 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 pr armhole for a
decorative finish.

Set the upper tension dial to a little bit tighter
position than normal. Fold under the edge where
the shell tuck is to be created. Place the bulk of
the fabric to tjie right of the needle with the fold

ed 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. 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.

Pattern:

A-A.

Length: 2-3

Width: 4-5

Feed Dog:_AA.
Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose

Pattern Selector: 5

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decorative

effects

By sewing two adjacent rows of blind hem stit
ching on lace or ribbon attractive decorations are
created. The stitch may be pivoted when the

zigzag bite swings to the left and the points mat
ched 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 two straight stit
ches to form a snowflake-like pattern.

Pattern:

_A_A_

Length: 1-2
Width: 4-5

Feed Oog;.^^
Pressure: Normal

Foot: All Purpose
Pattern Selector: 5

TOPSTITCHING EFFECTS

A new kind of topstitching effect can be produc
ed by couching a strand or two of pead cotton
embroidery floss, or yarn with the blind hem

stitch. Simply guide the cord through the left
groove of the embroidery foot so that the blind

hem stitch sews over the cord and not through
it. The straight stitches of the blind hem stitch
will bury themselves along the right side of the

cord. The sewing thread should match as closely
as possible to blend into the fabric.

Pattern: JLA
Length: 1-2
Width; 2-4

Feed Dog: A.A
Pressure: Normal

Foot: All Purpose

Pattern Selector: 5