62 Practical Stitches – Applications
Reinforced Edges on Woven Fabrics
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
Honeycomb stitch No. 8
or Running stitch No. 4
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
lightweight darning thread
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1C
Reinforced Edges
• good for work clothes, table linen, towels, etc.
• use a cord to match the color of the fabric.
This gives additional strength
Suitable Cords
• Perle cotton
• fine crochet yarn
• strong hand-sewing thread
• gimp (not from home dec department)
Sewing
oversew edges with Honeycomb or Running
stitch by oversewing a cord along the edge for
added reinforcement
if necessary sew a second row further in
from the edge
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