UTILITY STITCHES86e Stitch between the straight stitches and pull out thethreads for the straight stitches.FagotingStitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It isused on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch ismore decorative when thicker thread is used.a Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric along theirseams.b Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by about 4mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or a sheet of watersoluble stabilizer.If you draw a line down the middle of the thin paper orwater soluble stabilizer, sewing is easier.c Select a stitch.d Attach zigzag foot “J”.e Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch).f Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned alongthe center of the two pieces of fabric.g After sewing is finished, remove the paper.Attaching Tape or Elastica 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 (page 62).c Sew two rows of straight stitches on the right side ofthe fabric, then pull the bobbin thread to create thenecessary gather.d Place the tape over the gather, and hold it in place withbasting pins.e Select a stitch.Memo• For details on stitch patterns, refer to “STITCHSETTING CHART” on page 190.1 About 4 mm (3/16inch)2 Thin paper or watersoluble stabilizer3 Basting stitchingabcMemo• For details on stitch patterns, refer to “STITCHSETTING CHART” on page 190.Memo• Be sure that neither automatic reinforcementnor automatic thread cutting is selected.Memo• Before sewing the straight stitch, rotate thehandwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and pullup the bobbin thread. Holding the top and bobbinthread, pull a length of thread out from the rear ofthe machine. (Be sure that the presser foot israised.)1 Tapea
