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10.10.5. Shell hem
A shell hem is a blind stitch which is mirrored to form a decorative hem.
Particularly suitable for fabric cut on a bias.
Presser foot: ..................................................................................................Standard foot
Programme: ......................................................................................................................... H
Stitch length: ................................................................................................................. to 
The needle should be positioned in relation to the right-hand edge of
the fabric so that the stitches loop over the outer edge of the hem.
10.10.6. Stretch stitch
This stitch is particularly suitable for sewing two pieces of fabric together
using a flat seam.
It can also be used to reinforce elastic materials and to sew on pieces of
fabric. It is also suitable for sewing on elastic (e.g. elastic bands).
Presser foot: ..................................................................................................Standard foot
Programme: ................................................................................................................ C to K
Stitch length: ...................................................................................................................... SS
TIP
Use a synthetic thread, as this makes the stitches practically invisible.
10.10.7. Sewing on elastic bands
Position the elastic band as required.
Sew on the elastic band with stretch stitch, using your hands to stretch
out the elastic band in front of and behind the presser foot. The more
you stretch it, the more it will gather.
10.10.8. Stitch patt ern compensation
Depending on which fabrics you use, this may result in an uneven stitch
pattern. If this is the case, you can compensate the stitch pattern manually.
Turn the stitch length control in the direction of the + symbol if the pat-
tern appears too compressed.
Turn the stitch length control in the direction of the - symbol if the pat-
tern is too far apart.
10.10.9. Diamond stitch or smocking stitch
Diamond stitch is versatile and decorative, e.g. for sewing on lace or elastic
bands or for sewing on stretch and other elastic materials.
Presser foot: ..................................................................................................Standard foot
Programme: ......................................................................................................................... D
Stitch length: ...................................................................................................................... SS
For diamond work, please note:
Gather the fabric evenly.
Underlay the ruffles with a narrow strip of fabric and sew over them us-
ing diamond stitch.
Finish sewing the diamond pattern before inserting the decorated part
into the whole garment.
With very light fabrics, the same effect can be achieved by winding an
elastic thread onto the bobbin.