What is a zigzag stitch used for?

The most common use of a zigzag stitch is to enclose raw edges as a seam finish. As a seam finish, one edge of the stitch is sewn off the edge of the fabric so that the threads of the fabric are enclosed within the threads of the zigzag stitch making the fabric unable to fray.

What is a stitching line?

The line where the fabric pieces will be stitched together. When matching up pattern pieces or making pattern adjustments, it is essential to match or adjust the stitching line, not the cutting edge. The stitching line is usually 0.5 to 1.5cm from the cut edge.

What does stitch pitch mean?

Context 1. linear density of Vectran stitch thread used in this study is 200 or 400 denier and is inserted at an equal stitch pitch, S P (distance between two adjacent stitches in the same row) and stitch space, S S (spacing between two adjacent stitch rows) of 3 or 6 mm.

What is an anchoring stitch?

Anchoring stitches- Machine stitches sewn with zero stitch length to keep from pulling out, or the end of seam when you stitch backwards for a few stitches to anchor the stitch.

What does stitch along seam line mean?

The edge stitch is the line of stitches used to neaten an edge, a seam or to stitch around the edge of a facing to keep the edge nice and flat and looking professional. The stitching distance is usually 1/8 inch (3mm) from the edge. This technique is common on the edge of denim seams and adds strength and decoration.

What is an edge stitch footer?

for Perfect Edgestitching & Stitching In the Ditch The Singer Edge Stitch Foot is used for stitching in the ditch, edge stitching, as well as joining two edges together. The center guide on the Singer Edge Stitch Foot assures that your stitching stays perfectly straight.

Is Edge stitch the same as top stitch?

Topstitching is sewn 1/4″ away from an edge, and the stitch length is set slightly longer than the stitch length used for the rest of the garment. In the photo above, the lower stitching has a slightly longer stitch length than the upper stitching, which you can see, helps the stitching stand out.

What does ease stitch mean?

The easestitch is a stitch that is used to create a gather in your fabric in order to “ease” in two pieces of different sizes. Easestitching is most commonly used in fitted sleeves, where the shoulder of the sleeve is going to have more fabric than the shoulder of the body.

Can you stay stitch by hand?

Can you stay stitch by hand? Yes, you can, but you should ensure that you sew with a small tight stitch. You stitch on each side from the edge to the middle so that you keep the sides equally balanced and do not pull the fabric at all. Stay stitches remains on the fabric after stitching.

What does it mean to baste raw edges together?

In sewing, basting is a temporary straight stitch used to hold layers together until a final stitch is sewn. Since it’s a long, loose stitch, a basting stitch removes easily after sewing is complete.

What is an eased seam?

This requires you to ease in the seam. You do this by placing long gathering stitches along the area you need to “shrink.” Then you very carefully gather and distribute the ease until the two sides match up.

What is a French seam finish?

A French seam encloses the seam allowance on the inside of a sewn item, so no raw edge is visible. This eliminates the need for another form of seam finish. It’s used most commonly on sheer fabric, so the seam blends with the fabric.

What is easing in fullness?

extra fabric allowance

What is shirring presser foot?

It’s called a Shirring Foot or sometimes referred to as the gathering attachment. By loosely hand-winding your bobbin with an elastic thread you can instantly create a shirred fabric with which to use for dress bodices, elasticized cuffs and more.

How do you calculate shirring?

Measurement A: For the length of the bodice, measure from your armpit to where you want the shirring to end. Add 3 inches to this measurement. Measurement B: For the width of the bodice: measure across the fullest part of your bust. Add 10.5/12.5/14.5 (for small/med/large) inches to this measurement.

What is the difference between shirring and gathering and easing?

Easing means gently pushing fullness into a smaller area, but without resulting in visible gathers or pleats. Shirring is formed by multiple rows of gathers and is a way to create controlled fullness, like at a waistline, cuffs or a bodice yoke.

What does shirring mean?

decorative gathering

What is a smocking stitch?

Smocking is an embroidery technique used to gather fabric so that it can stretch. Before elastic, smocking was commonly used in cuffs, bodices, and necklines in garments where buttons were undesirable. Smocking was used most extensively in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

How many rows of stitching will be needed for doing easing?

If your fabric does not show needle holes after the stitching is removed, you can better control gathers by stitching three rows of gathering ¼ inch (6 mm), 1/2 inch (1.3 cm), and 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) from the cut edge (figure 6).

What are gathering easing tucking?

Easing controls a slight to moderate amount of fullness while gathering controls a larger amount. Easing. The purpose of easing is subtle shaping. Garment areas that may use easing include back shoulder seam, set-in sleeve cap, waistbands, and hems. The eased area should be smooth and unpuckered after pressing.

How do you prevent a pucker from forming at the end of a Dart?

Sometimes this can cause puckering if it’s not done absolutely perfect. At the end of the dart, simply leave a long tail thread and knot the end of it close to the point of the dart. To prevent a ‘shadow’ from appearing when you press, be sure to press the dart using a pressing cloth between the dart and garment.