How to finish seams without an overlocker - zigzag stitch tutorial and pinking shears - Evelyn Wood

How to finish seams without an overlocker - 2 ways - pinking shears and zigzag stitch tutorial - Evelyn Wood This video was by request, from many of you on how to finish your seams - without an overlocker! And how to actually do a zig zag stitch! I will show you my first preferred method of finishing seams without an overlocker, which is with the good ol' pinking shears! And then I will take you through a tutorial on how to do a zig zag stitch on your machine! Let me know which is your preferred method in the comments! 0:00 Intro 1:35 Pinking shears 2:33 Zig zag stitch 6:01 Final thoughts *Learn with me at VINTAGE SEWING SCHOOL : https://www.vintagesewingschool.com *My favorite SEWING SUPPLIES : https://www.amazon.com/shop/evelynwoodtv *Sign up for my newsletter https://www.evelynwood.com.au/signup #learntosew #evelynwood #beginnersewing #seamfinishes --------------------- // WHAT TO WATCH NEXT: How to DESIGN AND PLAN YOUR BEST SEWING SPACE, using the space you have!-Get 'Sew Organized' Phase 1    • How to DESIGN AND PLAN YOUR BEST SEWING SP...   The best way to SORT AND ORGANIZE YOUR SEWING supplies! Get Sew Organized Phase 2!    • The best way to SORT AND ORGANIZE YOUR SEW...   How to STORE AND DECORATE YOUR SEWING supplies for your ultimate sewing space! Sew Organized Phase 3    • How to STORE AND DECORATE YOUR SEWING supp...   REFASHION WITH ME - Watch me transform this thrifted 90's dress into a cute vintage pinafore!    • REFASHION WITH ME - Watch me transform thi...   A THRIFTED DRESS REFASHIONED TO A SKIRT! And, it has pockets now!    • A THRIFTED DRESS REFASHIONED TO A SKIRT! A...   WHAT ARE GOOD REFASHION PROJECTS FOR BEGINNER SEWERS? Or a more advanced sewer? a few tips to help!    • WHAT ARE GOOD REFASHION PROJECTS FOR BEGIN...   GOOD SEWING is 70% Preparation, 25% Sewing and 5% Un-sewing! Do you spend your time where it counts?    • GOOD SEWING is 70% Preparation, 25% Sewing...   Is refashioning new??    • Is refashioning and up-cycling clothing a ...   TOP 10 SEWING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT IN MY SEWING KIT I WOULDN'T WANT SEW WITHOUT!    • TOP 10 SEWING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT IN MY SE...   WILL A SLOPER OR BLOCK SEWING PATTERN SOLVE ALL MY FIT ISSUES???    • WILL A SLOPER OR BLOCK SEWING PATTERN SOLV...   Stick around and SUBSCRIBE for more videos LET"S BE FRIENDS http://www.evelynwood.com.au   / evelyn__wood     / evelynwoodvintage   _____________ MUSIC Five Card Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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