Fagoting

Fagoting

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.

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
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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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