Brother International DreamWeaver„ VQ3000 Users Manual - English - Page 121

■ Appliqué Corners Stop the machine with the needle in the right position of the outside (or inside) corner of the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric to align the fabric edge. Lower the presser foot and continue stitching. SEWING THE STITCHES c To make fabric in rows of shell tuck stitches, half along the bias. fold the S 2 Utility Stitches Memo • Use a thin fabric. d Attach presser foot "J". Set the needle drop point slightly off the edge of the fabric, and start sewing. a Outside corner b Inside corner Memo • Placing a lightweight tear away stabilizer beneath the stitching area will improve the stitch placement along the edge of the appliqué fabric. Shelltuck Stitches Shelltuck stitches give an attractive appearance of shells along the curve of a collar. This stitch pattern can be used for edging the neckline or sleeves of dresses and blouses. a Select . Memo • For details on each stitch, refer to the "STITCH SETTING CHART" on page S-67. b Increase the upper thread attractive scallop finish to tension for an the shelltuck stitches (see page S-12). Memo • If the upper thread tension is too weak, the shelltuck stitches will not scallop. a Needle drop position Sewing S-49