Zig Zag Machines

What is the advantage of a zigzag stitch?

A zigzag stitch is most commonly used to complete seams by enclosing raw edges. The wide stitch width effectively holds down large seam regions. A zigzag stitch is most commonly used to complete seams by enclosing raw edges. One side of the stitch is stitched off the edge of the cloth as a seam finish, enclosing the fabric threads within the zigzag stitch threads, preventing the fabric from fraying or coming apart. Zig zag stitch is one of the strongest stitches.

A zig-zag stitch on an industrial sewing machine goes from side to side instead of straight. It can be used to sew stretchy fabrics and strengthen buttonholes. Industrial zigzag sewing machines are made to be installed permanently on an industrial table. Stretchy materials are one of the most common things that people use the zigzag stitch to sew. When sewing knitted fabrics or neoprene, which both stretch, it's important to use a stitch that can move with the fabric. The effectiveness of the stitch depends a lot on how tight the thread is. Most sewing machines have a dial with settings from 0 to 9. Most types of fabrics can use the zigzag stitch with the default setting of 4.5.