zigzag stitch
Back-and-forth seam
A zigzag stitch is a sewing machine stitch that moves side to side in a W pattern rather than straight.
It allows fabric to stretch without breaking the thread, making it essential for knits and elastic materials.
Zigzag stitches also prevent fraying at raw edges and create decorative effects: I used a zigzag stitch to appliqué the patch.
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- threadFiber for stitching
- fabricWoven or knit material
- stretch fabricTextile with elastic properties
elastic · spandex · applique · wavy · quilting · rickrack · fray · seam allowance · overlock · buttonholes · stretch · raw edge · jersey · serger · hemming · mending · machine · sew
- zigzag patternschevron, herringbone, rickrack, sawtooth, bargello
- sewing techniquessewing, stitching, seam, seaming, hemming
- Z-shaped
- sewing finisheshemming, serging, overlocking, pinking, topstitching
- stitchesbackstitch, French knot, topstitch, understitch, lazy daisy
- sewingsewing, sew, sewing class, sewing machine, sewing machines
stitch pattern/path
zigzag stitchstraight stitch
Single linear needle pass
running stitch · lockstitch · topstitch · saddle stitch · chain stitch