Brother International Innov-ís 40 Users Manual - English - Page 79
Fagoting, Scallop stitching
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UTILITY STITCHES 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. Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric a along their seams. Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by b about 4.0 mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or a sheet of water-soluble stabilizer. 3 1 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. Turn on the machine. a Select stitch . b Attach monogramming foot "N". c 2 a Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer b Basting stitching c 4 mm (3/16 inch) Turn on the machine. c Select stitch or . d Attach zigzag foot "J". e Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch). f • For details, refer to "Selecting a stitch" (page 40). Sew with the center of the presser foot g aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric. Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making d 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. Trim along the stitches. e • Be careful not to cut the stitches. After sewing is finished, remove the paper. h 78