Skip this step if you chose the raw edge finish. For that version, only overcast the necessary edges as you assemble.
- Finish each piece with a zigzag stitch on your sewing machine, or use a serger if you have one. Always test your stitch length and thread tension on a scrap of fabric first to make sure your settings are correct.
💡 Good to know : The zigzag stitch “encloses” the edge of the fabric to prevent fraying. It’s used on woven fabrics. When you select the zigzag stitch, the needle alternates between sewing into the fabric and just beside it, effectively trapping the threads.
❓ How to make a zigzag stitch?
- Place the edge of your fabric in the center of your presser foot. As with straight stitching, always start and end with a backstitch
- Start with your machine set to straight stitch and move the needle slightly to the left so it enters the fabric, not the air
- Insert the needle into the fabric 1 cm from the edge and sew three backstitches to secure
- Lift the needle and switch to zigzag stitch mode. Sew along the edge with the zigzag stitch
- At the end, switch back to straight stitch with the needle still slightly to the left and finish with three backstitches to secure the seam
❓ How to overlock a corner? It's very simple: Sew along the edge until you reach the corner. Stop with the needle down in the fabric, then lift the presser foot. Pivot the fabric 90 degrees, lower the presser foot, and continue overlocking along the next edge.
