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Zigzag Sewing
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Pattern selector:
C
w
Presser foot:
Zigzag foot
e
Thread tension:
2–5
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Stitch length:
0.5–4
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, mending and darning.
It can also be used to decorate with trims,
appliques and cut work, or as a decorative
stitch.
SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING
Overcasting
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Pattern selector:
C
w
Presser foot:
Zigzag foot
e
Thread tension:
1–4
r
Stitch length:
1–2
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w
e
r
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 fabric. The right tip of the stitch
should just clear the row edge.
