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Fagoting
Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an
open work appearance and add design interest.
Fold under each fabric edge 5/8˝ (1.5 cm) and press.
Pin the two edges to paper or tear away backing 1/8˝ (0.3
cm) apart.
q 1/8˝ (0.3 cm)
w Paper
Sew slowly, guiding the fabric so the needle catches the
folded edge on each side.
After finishing sewing, tear away the paper.
Quilt Application
Patchwork piecing
There are 6 stitches for seaming patchwork pieces in this
section.
The default stitch length is set at 1.8 mm, ideal for
patchwork piecing, but you can fine tune the stitch length
by pressing the "+" or "–" key.
Attach 1/4˝ seam foot O, which helps you to keep a
constant 1/4˝ (6 mm)* seam allowance.
Put 2 pieces of fabric with right sides together.
Place the patchwork pieces under the foot so that the
edge of the fabric matches the guide on the presser foot.
q Edges of fabric
w Guide on the 1/4˝ seam foot O
* You can choose 1/4˝ (6 mm) or 7 mm seam allowance.
Icons for 7 mm seam allowance are displayed on the
next page (2/2).
When you stop the machine, a message will appear.
Press the OK key and the machine memorizes the seam
length to sew another piece of the same length.
Press the X key to sew in a different size.
After sewing the memorized length, a message will
appear.
To sew the same length, start the machine and it will stop
automatically after sewing the memorized length.
Press the X key to sew in a different size.
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