Operation Manual

2:8
Utility stitches and practical sewing
Shell-edging
Shell-edging is attractive on thin, soft
fabrics such as silk and Bastiste.
It is often used as a decorative edging on
lingerie.
The higher the needle thread tension, the
deeper the shell edge scallop.
• Serge the fabric edge and iron the
seam allowance to the left.
• Take care that the fabric only runs half
underneath the presser foot while sewing.
This intensifi es the effect of the shell-
edging.
Tip: By sewing a col
ored woollen or 12 wt.
cotton thread into the seam you strengthen
the shell-edge while also creating an attractive
contrast in the seam. A fi ne fabric of another
color can also be used instead of a woollen
thread.
Just lay the heavy thread against the edge of
the fold and let the zigzag swing of the stitch
catch the heavy thread forming a scallop.
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K
K
K
4,5
4,5
4,5
1,5
1,5
1,5
4-5
4-5
4-5
0/1
0/1
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