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q
Remove marking lines. Press pintucks to one
side.
Bridging (Fagoting)
Two folded edges are joined together by threads
over an open area. Use linen, cotton or blend of
linen/cotton.
Select 049 or 054.
Attach satin stitc foot F.
Thread machine, needle and bobbin with fine
embroidery thread (50 weight or finer).
Use spray starch to stabilize fabric.
Fold and press under seam allowance to wrong
side of fabric. Baste folded edges of fabric on top
of thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer
q
. Center
stitching over the paper/fabric. Lower the presser
foot. Sew, catching the folded edges of fabric.
Remove paper or wash away stabilizer and basting
stitches.
SECTION V
Heirloom
Pintucks
A beautiful accent to any project. Pintucks should
be added to your fabric before cutting out the
pattern piece.
Select 1.
Attach blind hem foot G.
Use a washable marker to draw parallel lines for
pintucks on fabric right side. Fold fabric on first line
with wrong sides together. Place fold under foot and
use foot edge as guide. Move needle position to
determine the width of the pintuck.
Sew pintuck. Sew remaining pintucks using same
method.
