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.
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- Separate the folded edges of the
fabric pieces with a gap of 4mm
(3/16") and baste them onto a
piece of thin paper or water-soluble
stabilizer sheet.
4mm (3/16")
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Thin paper or water-soluble
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stabilizer
Basting stitching
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- Align the center of the presser foot
with the center of the two pieces of
fabric and begin sewing.
- After sewing, remove the paper.
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