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title: Zig-zag stitch
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jargon: true
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A zig-zag stitch is useful for when you need to sew a stretchable seam (like when using knits).
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You can also use it for a decorative effect, or to lock the edge of your fabric.
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As most, if not all, sewing machines can sew a zig-zag stitch,
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it's a popular alternative for when more specialised stitches are not available.
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> Everyone's favourite encyclopedia has more on the zig-zag stitch:
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> [Zigzag stitch on Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zigzag_stitch)
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> Picture by [Kristin Roach](https://www.flickr.com/photos/kristinroach/3161126359)
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