Brother International CE-5500/CE-5500PRW Operation Manual - Page 47
Shell tuck stitching, Joining, Heirloom stitching
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Shell tuck stitching The gathers that look like shells are called "shell tucks". They are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics. Fold the fabric along the bias. a Attach zigzag foot "J". b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to "Selecting a stitch" (page 24). Sew while making sure that the needle drops d slightly off the edge of the fabric. 1 a Needle drop point Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down e to one side. Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of b fabric, and then open up the seam allowances. a Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance c Straight stitch Select stitch , or . c Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces d up, and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam. 3 a Right side of fabric Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics. CAUTION ● The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. For details, refer to "Upper threading" (page 15). Insert the wing needle. a Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt. Attach zigzag foot "J". a • Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle. • For details on inserting a needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 20). Attach monogramming foot "N". b Select stitch or . c 45