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Cross-hem Knit stitch - No 12, Shell edging

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Decorative Sewing Cross-hem Knit stitch - No 12 This highly elastic stitch is very suitable for decorative hems. • Fold the hem allowance to the reverse side. • Stitch the hem from the right side of the fabric. Trim any excess hem fabric up to the stitching. Shell edging Shell edging is a very effective finish for thin, soft fabrics such as silk and rayon fabrics. It is frequently used as a hem finish on lingerie. • Select the blindhem stitch no. 5 and mirror it with the Mirror button (50). • Tighten the thread tension to create a deeper shell tuck. • Finish the raw edge and press the seam allowance to the left. • While sewing, make sure the fabric runs under the presser foot at half of the foot width, and the blind hem swings over the folded edge. Tip: Add a colored pearl cotton thread on the folded edge as you sew the shell tuck. This creates a pretty contrast and strengthens the hem. 5:13

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Decorative Sewing
Cross-hem Knit stitch - No 12
This highly elastic stitch is very suitable for decorative hems.
•
Fold the hem allowance to the reverse side.
•
Stitch the hem from the right side of the fabric. Trim any excess
hem fabric up to the stitching.
Shell edging
Shell edging is a very effective
fi
nish for thin, soft fabrics such as silk
and rayon fabrics. It is frequently used as a hem
fi
nish on lingerie.
•
Select the blindhem stitch no. 5 and mirror it with the Mirror
button (50).
•
Tighten the thread tension to create a deeper shell tuck.
•
Finish the raw edge and press the seam allowance to the left.
•
While sewing, make sure the fabric runs under the presser foot at
half of the foot width, and the blind hem swings over the folded
edge.
Tip
: Add a colored pearl cotton thread on the folded edge as you sew the
shell tuck. This creates a pretty contrast and strengthens the hem.