Fig,1
Thisisthesametypeofstitchusedby
thegarmentindustryinmakingsports-
wear.It isusedforseamsof3/8" to
1/4".Theseamisformedandfinished
inoneoperation.Itmustbeusedwhen
youaremakingswimwear,skipantsand
othergarmentsthatrequirestretch.
Fig.1showstherawedgefinished.
Stitchsotheneedlepiercesthefabric
justshortoftheoutsideedge.
Raworwornedgesofoldergarments
canbe overcastto preventfurther
raveling.
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The serging or pine leaf stretch stitch is
equally useful with woven and knitted
fabrics. This stitch can be used in
making elastic swimwear, as well as
overcasting a neat edge on the seams.
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