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Posted by Kay Lancaster on November 25, 2006, 5:42 pm
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> Debra ends off sort of like I do. The securing function doesn't exactly do
> what I want so I always set my own. I keep the plain zigzag stitch set at
> nearly no length and no width. When I want to end securely, I just punch
> the zigzag stitch and do the number of stitches I like - which as you say is
> only 2 or 3 stitches. The default end-off gets a little bit too
> enthusiastic IMHO. I guess it would be okay on a canvas duffle bag. Polly
If you're straight stitching, no need to change the stitch length.... just
"stall" the fabric under the needle for a couple of stitches.
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> what I want so I always set my own. I keep the plain zigzag stitch set at
> nearly no length and no width. When I want to end securely, I just punch
> the zigzag stitch and do the number of stitches I like - which as you say is
> only 2 or 3 stitches. The default end-off gets a little bit too
> enthusiastic IMHO. I guess it would be okay on a canvas duffle bag. Polly