Fagoting, Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch

UTILITY STITCHES ———————————————————————————————————————————

			Stitch Width		Stitch Length		Presser
Stitch Name	Pattern	Application	[mm (inch.)]		[mm (inch.)]		Presser
Stitch Name	Pattern	Application	[mm (inch.)]		[mm (inch.)]		Foot
			Auto	Manual	Auto	Manual	Foot
			Auto	Manual	Auto	Manual
	40		6.0	1.5–7.0	1.6	1.0–4.0
		Heirloom stitching, etc.	(15/64)	(1/16–1/4)	(1/16)	(1/16–3/16)	N

	41		5.0	1.5–7.0	1.6	1.0–4.0
	41		5.0	1.5–7.0	1.6	1.0–4.0
			(3/16)	(1/16–1/4)	(1/16)	(1/16–3/16)

	29		4.0	0.0–7.0	3.0	2.0–4.0
Decorative			(3/16)	(0–1/4)	(1/8)	(1/16–3/16)
Decorative
stitch
stitch	30		4.0	0.0–7.0	2.5	1.0–4.0	J
	30		4.0	0.0–7.0	2.5	1.0–4.0
			(3/16)	(0–1/4)	(3/32)	(1/16–3/16)
		Decorative stitching	(3/16)	(0–1/4)	(3/32)	(1/16–3/16)

	31		5.5	0.0–7.0	1.6	1.0–4.0
	31		5.5	0.0–7.0	1.6	1.0–4.0
			(7/32)	(0–1/4)	(1/16)	(1/16–3/16)

	32		5.0	1.5–7.0	1.0	0.2–4.0	N
			(3/16)	(1/16–1/4	(1/16)	(1/64–3/16)	N
			(3/16)	(1/16–1/4	(1/16)	(1/64–3/16)

CONTENTS GETTING READY

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 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 26 or 27 .

•For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 66).

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

•For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch width" (page 55).

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.

SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

INDEX

•For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 37).

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Brother NX 600 operation manual Fagoting, CAttach zigzag foot J Select stitch 26 or

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