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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.

1

Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric 
along their seams.

2

Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by 
about 4 mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or a 
sheet of water-soluble stabilizer.

1

Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer

2

Basting stitching

3

4 mm (3/16 inch)

3

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “ Replacing the presser 

foot”  (page 35).

4

Select stitch 

 or 

.

• For details, refer to “ Selecting stitching”  

(page 58).

5

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

• For details, refer to “ Adjusting the stitch 

width”  (page 51).

6

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

7

After sewing is finished, remove the paper.

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J

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