Utility stitches48hRaise the buttonhole lever to its original position.■ FagotingStitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It is usedon blouses and children's clothing. This stitch is moredecorative when thicker thread is used.aUse an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric along theirseams.bBaste 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 Attach zigzag foot “J”.d Select a stitch.• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 33.eSet the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch).fSew with the center of the presser foot aligned alongthe center of the two pieces of fabric.gAfter sewing is finished, remove the paper.■ Scallop stitchingThe wave-shaped repeated stitch pattern that looks like shellsis called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of blouses andto decorate the edges of projects.aAttach monogramming foot “N”.b Select a stitch.• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 33.cStitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure not tosew directly on the edge of the fabric.dTrim along the stitches.• Be careful not to cut the stitches.■ SmockingThe decorative stitch created by stitching or embroideringover gathers is called “smocking”. It is used to decorate thefront of blouses or cuffs.The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric.aAttach zigzag foot “J”.bSelect the straight stitch, and then adjust the stitchlength to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the threadtension.cSew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm (3/8 inch)and pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.Smooth the gathers by ironing them.dSelect a stitch.• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 33.e Stitch between the straight stitches and pull out thethreads for the straight stitches.1 Thin paper or watersoluble stabilizer2 Basting stitching3 4 mm (3/16 inch)No. 31 32StitchNo. 26Stitch213No. 30 31 32Stitch