Operation Manual

Shell
edging
—
5
Shell
edging
is
a
very
effective
finish
for
thin, soft
fabrics
such
as
silk
and
rayon
fabrics.
It
is
frequently
used
as
a
hem
finish on
lingerie.
•
Select
blind
stitch
No.
5
and
mirror
it
with the
“Pattern
mirror”
button
.
•
Tighten
the
needle
thread
tension
to
create
a
deeper
shell
tuck.
•
Finish
the
raw
edge
and
press
the
seam
allowance
to
the
left.
•
While
sewing,
make
sure
the
fabric
runs
under
the
presser
foot
at
half
of
the
foot
width,
and
the
blind
hem
swings
over
the
folded
edge.
Tip:
Add
a
colored
pearl
cotton
thread
on
the
folded
edge
as
you
sew
the
shell
tuck.
This
creates
a
pretty
contrast
and
strengthens
the
hem.
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