SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
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e
Pull the bobbin threads to create the desired
amount of gather, and then smooth the
gathers by ironing them.
f
Press or .
g
Sew between the straight stitches.
h
Pull out the straight stitch threads.
Fagoting
Stitching across an open seam is called fagoting. It is
used on blouses and children’s clothing.
a
Separate the two pieces of fabric by about
4 mm (approx. 3/16 inch), and baste them
onto thin paper.
a 4 mm
b Thin paper
c Basting
b
Press or , and then set the stitch width
to the maximum (7.0 mm).
c
Attach presser foot “J”, and then sew with the
presser foot centered between the two pieces
of fabric.
a Basting
d
When you are finished sewing, gently tear off
the paper.
Memo
For details on the stitches, refer to the “STITCH
SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual.
J
Memo
For details on the stitches, refer to the “STITCH
SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual.
Memo
This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is
used.
a
b
c
