UTILITY STITCHESVarious Stitches853Shell Tuck StitchesThe gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”.They are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses orcuffs made of thin fabrics.a Draw equally spaced lines along the bias, and then foldthe fabric along the lines.b Select , and then increase the thread tension.c Attach zigzag foot “J”.d Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightlyoff the edge of the fabric.One fold at a time, continue folding the fabric along theline, then sewing it.e After sewing is finished, remove the fabric. Unfold thefabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side.Scallop StitchesThe wave-shaped repeated stitch pattern that looks likeshells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars ofblouses and to decorate the edges of projects.a Select .b Attach monogramming foot “N”.c Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure not tosew directly on the edge of the fabric.d Trim along the stitches.• Be careful not to cut the stitches.Smocking StitchesThe decorative stitch created by stitching orembroidering over gathers is called “smocking”. It isused to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs.The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric.a Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the stitchlength to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the threadtension.b Attach zigzag foot “J”.c Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm (3/8 inch)and pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.Smooth the gathers by ironing them.d Select a stitch.Memo• For details on stitch patterns, refer to “STITCHSETTING CHART” on page 190.1 Needle droppointMemo• For details on stitch patterns, refer to “STITCHSETTING CHART” on page 190.aMemo• For details on stitch patterns, refer to “STITCHSETTING CHART” on page 190.
