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The zigzag stitch is one of the most common and
versatile stitches. It can be a utility stitch for button
sewing,
buttonhole making, hemming, overcasting, mend-
ing and darning.
It can also be used to decorate with trims, appli-
ques and cut work, or as a decorative stitch.
Basic Zigzag
Stitch selector: 4 - 6
Needle thread tension: 2 to 5
Presser foot: Zigzag foot
This stitch is useful in garment construction, and in
finishing the raw edges of any sewing project.
Start overcasting about 1/8”(0.3 cm) inside the raw
corner of a seam. The right tip of the stitch should
just clear the seam edge.
Overcasting Stitch
Stitch selector: 6
Needle thread tension: 1 to 4
Presser foot: Zigzag foot
Multiple Zigzag Stitch
Stitch selector: 7
Needle thread tension: 1 to 4
Presser foot: Zigzag foot
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3
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3
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This stitch is used to finish the seam allowance on
synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker.
Place your fabric to allow a 1.6 cm (5/8") seam.
Trim the seam allowance after sewing.
It is also handy for darning and mending tears.
Note :
Be careful not to cut the stitches.
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