How to finish seams with a simple zigzag stitch – no overlocker (serger) needed!

by alisonrgreer | Oct 25, 2020

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If you want to get neatly finished seams on most fabrics, the simple zigzag stitch will stop your fabric from fraying and mean that you can wash and wear your garments for years.

I demonstrate an open seam and a closed seam in this video.

Alison xx

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