Fagoting
In this lesson, you will learn how to sew a fagoted seam. Fagoting can be used as a decorative touch on seams, hems, collars, pockets or on any part of a garment where you are looking for a couture touch.
For additional lessons on decorative stitching view: Overcast Stitch, Blanket Stitch, Sewing A Pick Stitch, Slot Seam, Sewing A Mitered Corner, Slip-Stitch Appliqué, Tambour Embroidery, Beading Needle Embroidery, Silk Ribbon Embroidery, Tambour Beading, Intro To Hand Embroidery, Fabric Manipulation – Tier Motif and Fabric Manipulation – Swirl Pattern.
| Module | Description | Step |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesson Prep | 1-5 |
| 2 | Planning the Fagoting | 1-3 |
| 3 | Basting the Pieces to Graph Paper | 1-5 |
| 4 | Sewing the Fagoting | 1-6 |
MODULE 1 • Lesson Prep
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | For this lesson, we have prepared two pieces of cotton pique fabric measuring 5 ½” (14cm) in the fabric’s wide by 8” (20.3cm) in the length. |
| 2A | We will be using a Pilot Erasable pen to mark our seam allowance. Our lines will disappear once the fabric is pressed. |
| 2B | With the length edges of the fabric pieces facing you, mark the seam allowance at ¾” (1.9cm) away from the edge with your clear plastic ruler. Repeat this process on the length edge of the second fabric piece. |
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