Shell Tuck Stitches

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.

1. Draw equally spaced lines along the bias, and then fold the fabric along the lines.

   

2. Select the stitch below.

   

3. Attach zigzag foot “J”.

4. Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric.

   One fold at a time, continue folding the fabric along the line, then sewing it.

   
   1. Needle drop point

5. After sewing is finished, remove the fabric. Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side.