Ribbing with Overlock Stitch
Wrong side of fabric
Right side of fabric
Honeycomb Stitch Edges
Overlock sole no. 2
Reverse pattern sole no. 1
Vari-overlock stitch
For all fine cotton, synthetic and mixed fiber jersey.
Preparation
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fold ribbing in half and press
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with right sides together, pin and baste ribbing to neckline
Sewing
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sew Vari-overlock over the raw edge
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guide the open edge along the pin on the sole
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the stitch will form over the pin and over the edge of the fabric
Needle stop down
Needle stays in fabric when you stop to adjust the ribbing - great aid
when sewing curves (necklines/armholes).
Reverse pattern sole no. 1
Honeycomb stitch
For all firm knits, especially cotton, wool, synthetic and mixed fiber jersey.
Preparation
Press (and baste if required) edge 1cm (3/8") to wrong side.
Sewing
⦁
sew from the right at a foot's width from the edge
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trim surplus fabric (wrong side)
Needle stop down
Needle stays in fabric when you stop to adjust the ribbing - great aid
when sewing curves (necklines/armholes).
Examples of Application
Examples of Application
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