SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
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g
Sew the spaces between the straight seams.
h
Pull out the straight stitch threads.
Fagoting
When there is a space betwee n two fabrics with
thread sewn over the space to join the fabrics
together, it is called fagoting. Use this st itch when
sewing blouses or children’s clothes.
a
Baste two pieces of fabric onto thin paper,
leaving a space of 4 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)
between the fabrics.
* If you draw a line down the middle of the thin paper
or water-soluble stabilizer, sewing is easier.
a4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)
bPaper
cBasting stitches
b
Select or .
c
Attach presser foot “J”. Align the center of
the presser foot with the middle of the
space between the fabrics and begin
sewing.
aBasting stitches
d
When sewing is finished, gently tear the
paper away.
Tape or Elastic Attaching
a
Select a straight stitch and attach presser
foot “J”.
b
Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx.
3/16 inch), and loosen the upper thread
tension to 2.0 (see “Setting the Stitch
Length” on page 67 and “Setting the Thread
Tension” on page 67).
Memo
For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of
this manual.
Memo
Use a thick thread.
Memo
Be sure that neither automatic reinforcement
nor automatic thread cutting is
selected.