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Tool / Equipment

Serger (overlock)

A specialized sewing machine that trims fabric edges and encases them in thread, essential for sewing stretchy knit seams.

Where it is used

Serge the center back seam

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  1. Align the center edges of the back pieces. Serge them together, trimming off any excess seam allowance as you go. If you don’t have a serger, you can finish the edges with a zigzag stitch instead. Many knit fabrics don’t fray at the cut edge, so you can skip finishing altogether! For seams, a zigzag stitch works well—set the width and length to 0.5*1.5, or use any other stretch stitch your machine offers.
Serge the center back seam
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Related terms

requiresSide seam assembly
requiresInseam sewing