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   1. Best stitch with cheap sewing machine?

      by jmoots, 13 years ago in BIABrewer.info and BIAB for New Members

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      I searched the forums, b/c this must've come up before, but I couldn't find anything.
      
      In the FAQ it says Use over-locking, or another form of strong stitch . However, I don't have a serger, and I'm not going to hand stitch, so is it OK if my wife just uses the normal zig-zag stitch on her cheap sewing machine? I'm using the Walmart voile curtain sheer to make the bag. If she goes up and down a couple times, would that be good enough. Would I have to worry about unraveling?
      
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      The bag I made uses the same Walmart voile, single thickness, and just a straight stitch.
      Bob did a pro job with the webbing - the loops are extremely handy. I might try that next. I simply made a pocket for a drawstring by turning down 1 1/2 of the top fabric and seaming it with another straight stitch.
      
      Like you said, the voile curtain is cheap and enough material for two bags ans some hop sacks. Make a bag and use it a few times and see what you would change.
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      Epimetheus
      13 years ago

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