Brother International NX-450Q Users Manual - English - Page 116

Shell tuck stitching

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Select stitch 31 , 32 e or 33 . • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 72). Stitch between the straight stitches. f Select stitch 20 c thread tension. , and then increase the • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 72). Sew while making sure that the needle drops d slightly off the edge of the fabric. Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. g 1 3 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 a Needle drop point Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks e down to one side. Attach zigzag foot "J". b J • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 41). Decorative Stitching 115

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Decorative Stitching
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3
e
Select stitch
31
,
32
or
33
.
For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page
72).
f
Stitch between the straight stitches.
g
Pull out the threads for the straight stitches.
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.
a
Fold the fabric along the bias.
b
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser
foot” (page 41).
c
Select stitch
20
, and then increase the
thread tension.
For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page
72).
d
Sew while making sure that the needle drops
slightly off the edge of the fabric.
a
Needle drop point
e
Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks
down to one side.
J
1