Sewing Tip - How To Sew A Flat Zigzag On An Edge
Hi Sewing Friends on my Sewing Blog :
Here is a great sewing tip for you.
I know that most of you have this problem when you zigzag an edge. It gets all scrunched up and rolled looking and doesn't lay flat no matter what you do. This is especially true on light weight fabrics. This really looks terrible and ruins the look of your garment.
Well, there is a way to sew a zigzag stitch on the edge of fabric and have it lay perfectly flat. Read the following article.
It just makes sense! Try it!
To Your Sewing Success,
Marian
PS: If there is something you would like to see in this sewing blog, please let me know by posting a comment here.
PPS: Do you find these tips and techniques helpful?
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Sewing Tip - How To Sew A Flat Zigzag On An Edge
- by Marian Lewis
©2006 Marian Lewis - All Rights Reserved
1st Step To Sewing Success
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Here is a sewing tip to help all zigzag sewing machine owners learn how to sew. Did you know that you can eliminate rolled up looking edges when you use a zigzag stitch to finish your seams in your sewing?
Here is how to sew a zigzag stitch over an edge and keep it laying flat.
Cut a piece of button and carpet thread or heavy string about 3 inches longer than the length of the seam you want to finish with a zigzag edge.
Then, set your sewing machine for the longest and widest zigzag stitch.
Lay the heavy thread/string just inside the raw edge of your seam allowance leaving about 3 inches extend over the end of the fabric where you will start stitching. This gives you a "tail" to hold on to as you begin your stitching.
Now, zigzag stitch over the heavy thread/string all along the edge of the fabric just like you normally finish your seam edge. You aren't stitching through the heavy thread. You are stitching over it.
The heavy thread/string will not let the fabric edge be stretched and curled up by the presser foot as it stitches along the edge.
Pull out the heavy thread/string after you complete your stitching. You can use the same string over again for all your seams.
You will notice after you remove the thread/string that the stitches are laying loosely over the edge and are flat.
This even works on thin, lighter weight fabrics like silk, challis, crepes, etc..
Press lightly and enjoy your flat edges!
Try it! It just makes sense!
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Marian is also the author of many articles and other mini-course ebooks related to sewing highlighting, "It Doesn't LOOK Homemade"Sewing Techniques.
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"Common Sense Fitting Method For Hard-To-Fit Sewing Folks Who Want Great Fitting Skirts And Pants"
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=> http://www.1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/fitting.html
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"Sew A Tee Pee And Accessories For Your Tribe Of Kids"
Copy and paste the link:
=> http://www.1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/sewing.html
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"Classy Designer Straight Skirt"Copy and paste the link:
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Here is a great sewing tip for you.
I know that most of you have this problem when you zigzag an edge. It gets all scrunched up and rolled looking and doesn't lay flat no matter what you do. This is especially true on light weight fabrics. This really looks terrible and ruins the look of your garment.
Well, there is a way to sew a zigzag stitch on the edge of fabric and have it lay perfectly flat. Read the following article.
It just makes sense! Try it!
To Your Sewing Success,
Marian
PS: If there is something you would like to see in this sewing blog, please let me know by posting a comment here.
PPS: Do you find these tips and techniques helpful?
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Sewing Tip - How To Sew A Flat Zigzag On An Edge
- by Marian Lewis
©2006 Marian Lewis - All Rights Reserved
1st Step To Sewing Success
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Here is a sewing tip to help all zigzag sewing machine owners learn how to sew. Did you know that you can eliminate rolled up looking edges when you use a zigzag stitch to finish your seams in your sewing?
Here is how to sew a zigzag stitch over an edge and keep it laying flat.
Cut a piece of button and carpet thread or heavy string about 3 inches longer than the length of the seam you want to finish with a zigzag edge.
Then, set your sewing machine for the longest and widest zigzag stitch.
Lay the heavy thread/string just inside the raw edge of your seam allowance leaving about 3 inches extend over the end of the fabric where you will start stitching. This gives you a "tail" to hold on to as you begin your stitching.
Now, zigzag stitch over the heavy thread/string all along the edge of the fabric just like you normally finish your seam edge. You aren't stitching through the heavy thread. You are stitching over it.
The heavy thread/string will not let the fabric edge be stretched and curled up by the presser foot as it stitches along the edge.
Pull out the heavy thread/string after you complete your stitching. You can use the same string over again for all your seams.
You will notice after you remove the thread/string that the stitches are laying loosely over the edge and are flat.
This even works on thin, lighter weight fabrics like silk, challis, crepes, etc..
Press lightly and enjoy your flat edges!
Try it! It just makes sense!
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End Of Article
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
PS: If you enjoyed this article or have a comment, please do so here on my Sewing Blog.
Actually, you can check out most of my articles here. You might find something that interests you. I welcome your feedback :-)
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
If you have sewing related questions that you would like to have answered, ask them here or at:
=> http://1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/questionburning.html
I'll do my best to answer them for you.
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Marian Lewis is a sewing instructor, author and creator of an amazing new fitting method for hard-to-fit sewing folks who want great fitting skirts and pants. In her mini-course ebook, she teaches step-by-step common sense techniques how to find out WHAT you really need, WHERE you really need it and HOW to apply that to a commercial sewing pattern.
Marian is also the author of many articles and other mini-course ebooks related to sewing highlighting, "It Doesn't LOOK Homemade"Sewing Techniques.
Copy and paste the link now to check out her website at:
=> http://www.1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/
Discover Fitting And Sewing SecretsTo Achieve Sewing Success
For information on the mini-course ebook:
"Common Sense Fitting Method For Hard-To-Fit Sewing Folks Who Want Great Fitting Skirts And Pants"
Copy and paste the link:
=> http://www.1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/fitting.html
For information on the mini-course ebook:
"Sew A Tee Pee And Accessories For Your Tribe Of Kids"
Copy and paste the link:
=> http://www.1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/sewing.html
For information on the mini-course ebook:
"Classy Designer Straight Skirt"Copy and paste the link:
=> http://www.1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/sewing.html
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Feel free to reprint this article in its entirety in your ezine, blog, autoresponder, or on your site so long as you leave all links in place, do not modify the content and include our resource box as listed above.
Please let us know if you use the article and where you put it so we can take a look.Thanks!
Feel free to substitute your affiliate link in place of our link in the resource box.
Affiliate details are available here:
"1st Step To Sewing Success" Affiliate Program
=> http://www.1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/affiliate.html
See more about sewing
Keywords: sewing, sewing tips, sewing techniques, sewing projects, how to sew, sew
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