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Zigzagged Seam Finish
                                                                                                                                          






Description
                                                                                   

    A zigzag stitch is sewn close to or over the raw edge of the
    seam allowance.


Suitable For
                                                                                   

    Most fabrics


Advantages
                                                                                   

    Effective at keeping the raw edges of the seam allowance from fraying. Adds little bulk to the
    seam allowance.


Disadvantages
                                                                                   

    Doesn’t look as neat and clean as some other methods.


How to Make
                                                                                   

    Trim the raw edge of the seam allowance (to make a clean edge), then zigzag over the raw
    edge using a medium zigzag stitch. Or you can zigzag close to the raw edge first, then trim the
    seam allowance close to the stitching.

    You can either press the seam allowance open and zigzag each edge separately or you can
    leave the seam allowances together, zigzag them together, and press the seam allowance to
    one side.







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