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.
A-08 A-06
T
A
Thin paper
1
Basting
1
Separate the folded edges of the fabric
pieces with a gap of 4mm (1/8 inch) and
baste them onto a piece of thin paper or
water-soluble stabilizer sheet.
2
Align the center of the presser foot with the
center of the two pieces of fabric and begin
sewing.
3
After sewing, remove the paper.
2
3
Patchwork
stitching
A-08 A-86 A-09 A-10 A-61
T
A
1
Place the two pieces of fabric with the right
side together and sew with the straight stitch.
2
Open the seam allowances and presses it
flat.
1
2
3
Place the center of the presser foot on the
seam line of the joined pieces of fabric and
sew over the seam.
3
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