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Seam Finishes. Terms To Know: Seam Serge Pinked Turned and Zigzagged. Why We Finish Seams . Raw seam edges can look unattractive. Raw seams may ravel during laundering and wearing. Raveling can lead to weakened seams and shorter life of the garment. Possible Ways to Finish a Seam .
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Seam Finishes Terms To Know: Seam Serge Pinked Turned and Zigzagged
Why We Finish Seams • Raw seam edges can look unattractive. • Raw seams may ravel during laundering and wearing. • Raveling can lead to weakened seams and shorter life of the garment.
Possible Ways to Finish a Seam • Serge Seams Together or Separate. • Pinked with special Pinking Scissors. • Turned Seams. • Zigzagged Separately
For all of these finishes start by sewing a plain 5/8” seam. Then iron the seam open. Now choose the finish that best suits your fabric How to Apply These Finishes
To Serge a Seam • First decide if it is best to serge seams separately or together. • If you are serging separately take each side of the seam and serge close to the edge of the fabric. • If you are serging together hold both sides tight and serge close to the stitching line. • Remember to trim all threads.
To Pink a Seam • First find a pair of Pinking Shears. • Start with your 5/8” seam allowance. • Now cut close to the edge of the seam allowance on both sides. • Remember to trim all threads.
To Turn a Seam • Start with your 5/8” seam allowance. • Turn under the edge of each seam allowance 1/8 inch and iron. • Now stitch close to fold. • Remember to trim all threads.
Zigzag a Seam • Start with your 5/8” seam allowance. • Set your machine to a zigzag stitch. Width-3, Length-3 • Sew close to the edge on each side separately. • Remember to trim all threads.
When & Which finish to use • Fabrics that ravel a lot are better off serged. • For woven fabrics that ravel only slightly pinking is a good choice. • For lightweight to medium fabrics turning and stitching would work best. • For a quick finish that works on most fabrics Zigzagging is always a decent choice. (especially when a serer is not available)
Now Apply What You Have Learned • Try Making Four Samples: • Serge, Pinked, Turned and Zigzagged • Remember to Iron • Always Trim threads • Have as much fun as possible!