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Neatening Seams

Overlocking is just one way to neaten seams, here are a few more you may want to try

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Clean finished Seam

This can look great on mid-weight fabric where the seams will be visible

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Zig Zag finished seam

Nearly all sewing machines will have a zigzag option and this is just one way you can use to neaten seams.

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Pinking finished Seam

This is a method that can work work well on very fine fabrics

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Mock overlock finished seam

This is rather a fancy zigzag but can also be used instead of overlocking to create seams as well.

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Bound Edge seam

This is a beautiful couture method neatening off seams and can look amazing on unlined jackets if using a contrast binding.

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neatening seams

These are just a few ways to neaten seams without using an overlocker

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