Scallop Stitch
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Set the Machine
Thread "[ension
3to6
A: Zigzag foot
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The Stitch
and its Uses
Use th_s attractive
scallop
stitch
to create
scallop
edges
or
decorate
your
sewing
projects,
such
as
collars,
pockets
or
piacemats.
You
can
create
a
delicate
appearance
on thin
fabrics,
such as chiffon,
using a single
layer of fabNc with
a tear-away
backing
for support
while
stitching.
You
can also use this scallop
stitch
to sew
decorative
edgings
on the hemlines
of dresses
or sleeves.
Here's How
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2,
Right _
fabric
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Sew your
scallops
at teast 3/8"
from
the folded
edge.
After
stttching,
trim
fabric
close to the stitching.
Be careful
not to cut the
thread.
Helpful
Hints
For thin
fabrics:
Use a single layer
of fabric
with
a tear-away
backing
for support
while
stitching,
For hemlines
and sleeves:
Use a tear-away
backing,
if necessary.
For collars,
pockets
or craft
projects:
Place interfacing
between
the layers of fabric
to provide
stiffness.
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