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Fagoting, Scallop stitching – Brother CS-770 User Manual

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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.

a

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

b

Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by
about 4.0 mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or
a sheet of water-soluble stabilizer.

a Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer
b Basting stitching
c 4 mm (3/16 inch)

c

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

d

Select stitch

or

.

e

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

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”

(page 27).

f

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

g

After sewing is finished, remove the paper.

Scallop stitching

The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like
shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars
of blouses and to decorate the edges of
handkerchiefs.

a

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

b

Select stitch

.

c

Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making
sure not to sew directly on the edge of the
fabric.

• For better results, apply spray starch onto the

fabric and press with a hot iron before it is
sewn.

d

Trim along the stitches.

• Be careful not to cut the stitches.

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