Old 07-21-2015, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by elnan
using a speciality foot.
No, it's the all purpose foot, as mentioned in the manual.

Originally Posted by elnan
I'm curious about the straight line of stitches just above the zigzag, or is that a folded edge shadow?
It's the fabric edge.

Originally Posted by Beautiful_Sound
How do you like the strength of the stitch? Does it hold up well after washings and wearings?
It was exactly as strong as normal stitches. I don't know how it holds up, having only used it from June this year. It was certainly very neat. Here is the right side of the fabric I used to test the seam:

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In most cases I use my pinking shears to finish an edge. If the garment design is modern, I'll use the overlocker.
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