Brother Sewing Machines operation manual Fagoting, Utility Stitches

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	Pattern		Stitch Width		Stitch Length		Presser
Stitch Name		Application	[mm (inch)]		[mm (inch)]
							Foot
			Auto	Manual	Auto	Manual
Rick-rack	33		4.0	0.0–7.0	2.5	1.0–4.0
stitch			(3/16)	(0–1/4)	(3/32)	(1/16–3/16)	J
Decorative	34	Decorative stitching	5.5	0.0–7.0	1.6	1.0–4.0
stitch			(7/32)	(0–1/4)	(1/16)	(1/16–3/16)
Serpentine	35		5.0	1.5–7.0	1.0	0.2–4.0	N
stitch			(3/16)	(1/16–1/4)	(1/16)	(1/64–3/16)

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.

If you draw a line down the middle of the thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer, sewing is easier.

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aThin paper or water soluble stabilizer

bBasting stitching

c4 mm (3/16 inch)

cTurn on the sewing machine. dSelect stitch 29 or 30 .

•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 67).

eAttach zigzag foot “J”.

J

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41).

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

•For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” (page 58).

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

hAfter sewing is finished, remove the paper.

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