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Fagoting

Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is used.

aUse an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric along their seams.

bBaste the two pieces of fabric, separated by about 4.0 mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or a sheet of water-soluble stabilizer.

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aThin paper or water soluble stabilizer

bBasting stitching

c4 mm (3/16 inch)

cTurn on the machine. dSelect stitch or .

eAttach zigzag foot “J”.

fSet the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch).

•For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 40).

gSew with the center of the presser foot aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric.

Scallop stitching

The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs.

aTurn on the machine. bSelect stitch .

cAttach monogramming foot “N”.

dStitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric.

•For better results, apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with a hot iron before it is sewn.

eTrim along the stitches.

• Be careful not to cut the stitches.

hAfter sewing is finished, remove the paper.

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