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Flat Fell Seams
This stitch pattern is used to finish fabric edges neatly with
increased durability.
Applique
Commercially available applique pieces or those of your own
making can be easily attached with increased durability.
Secure applique fabrics
on fabric.
Sew edges of applique pieces following
procedure similar to those of overcasting. At
beginning and end of seam, press reverse
stitch switch to perform back tacking. For
applique pieces with sharp curves, decrease
zigzag width.
Lower the needle
at the corner of
applique piece.
Then, raise
presser foot.
With right sides together,
align edges of two pieces
of fabric and sew them
together.
Fold wider seam allow-
ance around the narrow
seam allowance and sew
along folded edge.
Open fabrics at seamline
and press the uncut
seam allowance over the
cut seam allowance.
Cut away one half of
seam allowance. (On one
layer only).
Fabric
(wrong side)
1.5 cm
This is finished
seamline.
Filler cloth
To sew a sharp curve or to change sewing
direction, raise presser foot with needle
lowered in applique piece edge.
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Adhere applique pieces with
fusible web, spray adhesive or
baste them on the fabric. Then,
place a press cloth over applique
pieces and lightly press with an
iron.
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Stitch pattern
to be selected
Presser foot to
be selected
Stitch pattern
to be selected
Presser foot to
be selected
Standard presser
foot (A)
Standard presser
foot (A)
Fabric
(wrong
side)
Fabric
(wrong
side)
Fabric
(wrong
side)
Fabric
(wrong
side)
0.7 cm
Use
fusible web or
spray adhesive
