Brother CE 500PRW operation manual Fagoting, Scallop stitching

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)

cAttach zigzag foot “J”.

dSelect stitch or .

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

•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 27).

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

gAfter sewing is finished, remove the paper.

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.

aAttach monogramming foot “N”.
bSelect stitch .
Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making
csure not to sew directly on the edge of the	3
fabric.

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

dTrim along the stitches.

• Be careful not to cut the stitches.

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