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SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
117
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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 between two fabrics with
thread sewn over the space to join the fabrics
together, it is called fagoting. Use this stitch 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.
a 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)
b Paper
c Basting 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.
a Basting 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.