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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.
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 .
cStitch 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.
dTrim along the stitches.
• Be careful not to cut the stitches.
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