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    Old 05-15-2011, 02:22 AM
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    Hi. Does one have to overlock edges of the strips when you join them together? Any advice welcome'
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    Old 05-15-2011, 02:32 AM
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    Do you mean backstitch?
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    Old 05-15-2011, 02:41 AM
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    Old 05-15-2011, 02:44 AM
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    Hello and welcome from the UK! No need to overlock seams.
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    Hi from Ohio!
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    Old 05-15-2011, 03:55 AM
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    Originally Posted by Chrystal
    Hi. Does one have to overlock edges of the strips when you join them together? Any advice welcome'
    Like serging?

    No. You just sew the fabrics together with a straight stitch. There is no need to enclose the edges.

    If that's what you were asking.;-)

    And welcome!
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    Hello, and welcome from Michigan!
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    Old 05-15-2011, 04:43 AM
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    Hi. Thanks for the quick response to my question. And thanks for the welcome.
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    Old 05-15-2011, 05:17 AM
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    Welcome from Michigan.:)
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