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This is the same type of stitch used by
the garment industry in making sports -
wear, It is used for seam_ of 3/8" to
1/4"_ The seam is formed and finished
in one operation, tt must be used when
you are making swimwear, ski pants and
other garments that require stretch,
Fig, 1 shows the raw edge finished_
Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric
just short of the outside edge,
Raw or worn edges of older garments
can be overcast to prevent further
raveling,
This is a good stitch to use in making or
repairing _ingede. The stitch is decora-
tive as we!l as us_fut. Simply stitch
the elastic into place around the waist
of the garment, making sure that the
elastic is evenly spaced To do this
ma_k the correct length piece into
quarters and match these markings
with center front and back of the gar...
ment as well as side seams.
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