how do you secure the beginning and end of a stich on a sewing machine?

Question

i know that you can reverse and go over it again, but what about decorative stitches? just got 1st sewing machine and need tips!!!

Answer 1

as rule you don't have to secure a fancy stitch but if you see that the stitch you used might unravel you can manually tie a not using the two threads at each end. You can also buy a product called "No Fray" which is excellent for doing just that stopping the "undoing". You jut put a little drop where ever you want the "stop" ...it works great.

Answer 2

In addition to the backstitching that everyone has suggested...the final step is to manually tie off the ends. This keeps the threads from unraveling. This is a trick that is best demonstrated than described :) To tie off the ends: leave a "tail" of about 2 inches at the end of your stitch. Sewing (of course) uses two threads which are locked together. It you examine the end of the stitch, you'll notice that one of the threads will exit from the "wrong" side and the second thread exits from the "right" side. At the point where the "right" side thread exits, use a needle to pull it back through onto the "wrong" side. The two threads should now be side-by-side on the wrong side of the fabric, and can be knotted into a double knot. Once tied, the thread can be clipped down to the knot. Manually tying the ends of really isn't critical where the stitching will be captured by another seam ~ however, it is quite important at stress points and areas where the stitching doesn't end into another seam (aprons, tableclothes, draperies etc). It is also the preferable method of ending a stitch when sewing delicate fabrics.

Answer 3

Pull both the needle and the bobbin thread to the wrong side of the fabric. Then you can double knot and trim them, or use a hand sewing needle to backstitch the threads and hide them. You might want to use Fray Check, or a similar product to keep them from coming undone as well.

Answer 4

You can also do this. At the beginning pull the thread through one end of the fabric so both of the thread tails are on the same side of the fabric then tie them in a knot. Do for both ends. Do it on the underside of the garment. Trim the end.

Answer 5

Cut the threads - pull up the one on the wrong side until you see the other one looping up through the material - pull this through (with the aid of a pin if necessary) to the same side and tie a reef knot.

Answer 6

I have been sewing for over 40 years. i would keep doing what you have been

Answer 7

put ur threads per stich counter at 0 before u start and when u r done

Answer 8

NO IDEA MATE