Overcast stitch vs 1/4" seam allowance
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I just have to ask the board members if anyone uses an overcast stitch instead of the traditional 1/4" seam allowance.
I think the overcast stitch is cleaner and stronger and less likely to shred, but I haven't thought of it till just now. I mean I just stopped sewing a strip of fabric to post this question.
Now I can only imagine that some of those seams that actually need to lay flat rather than pressed to the side would mean I would need to use the 1/4" seam allowance. Would there be less bulk if I were to use the overcast stitch? or would that stitch create more bulk?
Your thoughts are welcomed
I think the overcast stitch is cleaner and stronger and less likely to shred, but I haven't thought of it till just now. I mean I just stopped sewing a strip of fabric to post this question.
Now I can only imagine that some of those seams that actually need to lay flat rather than pressed to the side would mean I would need to use the 1/4" seam allowance. Would there be less bulk if I were to use the overcast stitch? or would that stitch create more bulk?
Your thoughts are welcomed
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An overcast stitch would be slower to sew, would add additional thread to the seam, and would be harder to un-sew if a mistake is made. I don't always know that I will want to press a seam open, so pre-planning which piecing stitch to use would not always work for me.
The only advantage I can see to using an overcast stitch to piece is that it might reduce loose threads in the seams. A machine straight stitch is plenty strong enough for piecing -- no need to make the piecing stitch stronger than that.
The only advantage I can see to using an overcast stitch to piece is that it might reduce loose threads in the seams. A machine straight stitch is plenty strong enough for piecing -- no need to make the piecing stitch stronger than that.
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