Ask the consultant

Tool / Equipment

Flatlock machine

Also known as a coverstitch machine, used for creating professional, stretchy hems on knit garments.

Ask the consultant about "Flatlock machine"

Where it is used

19. Hem sleeves

p. 9

Using a flatlock machine, sew a line along the bottom edge of the sleeve. Use a hook to tuck the thread ends neatly into the seam.

19. Hem sleeves

Open the step in the "Long Sleeved T-Shirt Sewing Pattern | V-Neck | Women’s Knit Top PDF | Basic Layering Tee Pattern | A4, Plotter, Letter | XS-M" pattern →

Step 14

p. 7

Sew along the bottom edge of the pants using a flatlock machine. If a flatlock machine isn’t available, you can finish the raw edges first, then stitch them together with a regular sewing machine. Allow for a 2.0 cm seam allowance.

Step 14

Open the step in the "Pull On Flare Pants Pattern | Elastic Waist Trousers PDF | Front Seam Slit Pants | Casual Lounge Pants | Easy Sewing L-XXL" pattern →

Hemming

p. 16

Stitch along the lower edge of the sleeve and the hem of the garment using a flatseam machine. If a flatseam machine is unavailable, you can overlock the edges and then sew the seam with a regular sewing machine.

Open the step in the "Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern PDF | Raglan Sleeve Pullover | Womens Button Front Top | Sewing Pattern XS-M | Digital Download" pattern →

Related terms

← requiresFlatlock hemming

← requiresFlatlock hem

← requiresFlatlocked hem

← requiresFlatlock hemming

← requiresArmhole turned-in finish

← requiresHemming

← requiresFlatlock hemming

← compatible withHemming

← requiresTurn-and-stitch armhole finish

requiresHemming