SewingSPOT Best Sewing Machines 2020, Reviews, DIY, Buyers Guide Last updated on December 27th, 2020 at 05:51 pm
I hear it all the time, “I have to have zigzag stitch to finish seams”. Although you can use a zigzag stitch to prevent a seam from raveling, it’s far from the only good option.
I’m pretty sure that many articles of clothing were made and worn long before home sewing machines were sold with a zigzag stitch, and I’m pretty sure that these clothes didn’t routinely fall apart in the wash.
I was perusing one of my vintage sewing publications, and discovered a wonderful section on seam options and finishes for a straight stitch sewing machine.
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So, I scanned the section about the various seam and seam finish options using only a straight stitch. I converted these pages into a PRINTABLE PDF to share with everyone on my blog.
The book is from 1934 and published by the SPOOL COTTON COMPANY. Today, the company is addressed as Coats & Clark. Click on the cover image to download the file.
