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Scallop stitch
This stitch pattern
is used to decorate
edges.
Place strips of tear-away type
stabilizer under fabric edge. Sew
scallop stitches close to the edge.
Tear away the excess stabilizer and
trim outer edge of scallops taking
care not to cut into the stitching.
Patch work
With pattern stitches, fabrics can be joined together.
This stitch technique is useful to join small pieces of fabric to make small
articles or interior ornaments.
Sew selected pattern stitch
on right side to extend over
both pieces of fabric center-
ing seamline.
Sew selected pattern centering
over seam line.
Overlapping patch
Fabric
(wrong
side)
1 cm
Lockstitch
Seam
allowance
Place two pieces of fabric right
sides together and sew using
a straight stitch. Press seam
allowances to one side.
Place two pieces of fabric right
sides together and sew using
a straight stitch. Press seam
allowances open.
Open patch
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Fabric
(right side)
Stitch pattern
to be selected
Presser foot to
be selected
Stitch pattern to be selected
Presser foot to
be selected
Standard presser
foot (A)
Decorative
stitch foot (T)
Fabric
(wrong
side)
Fabric
(wrong
side)
1 cm
Lockstitch
Seam
allowance
Fabric
(wrong
side)
Fabric
(right side)
Fabric
(right side)
Fabric
(right side)
