Brother International Innov-is 6000D Operation Manual - Page 128

SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Appliqué Sharp Curves Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric outside the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric a little bit at a time while sewing for an attractive finish to the seam. ■ 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. 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" at the end of this manual. b Increase the upper thread attractive scallop finish to tension for an the shelltuck stitches (see page 67). Memo • If the upper thread tension is too weak, the shelltuck stitches will not scallop. c To make fabric in rows of shell tuck stitches, half along the bias. fold the Memo • Use a thin fabric. 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. 114