With hand sewing, everything is clear: we are taught to tie a knot as a child in labor lessons. But how do you secure the ends when working on a machine? There are several options. In this article we will talk about each of them in detail.
How to secure the ends of the lines
When the seam ends, the presser foot is raised and the material is taken out from under it along with the top and bottom thread. Of course, the threads are not secured in any way, and if you simply cut them without tying them into a knot, the seam will come apart. It seems like a small thing, but it cannot be ignored. It is not difficult to secure the ends of the lines, although at first you will need some skill.
Manually
This method is universal - it does not depend on the functionality of the sewing machine and is even suitable for finishing seams. The instructions are as follows:
- Pieces of thread 8-10 cm long are left at both ends.
- The stitch size at the very beginning and at the end of the seam is reduced.
- When the stitching is completed, the outer stitches are pulled from the front side to the wrong side and tied into strong knots.
- The ends of the thread are inserted into the eye of the needle and 3-4 small stitches are sewn (you need to move according to the allowance). After this, the excess threads are cut off.
Continuous stitch
A simple option, but it is suitable for situations where the edges of the seam are not visible. To secure the ends, start and end the stitching from the very edges of the product without indentation. Then you need to carefully tie the top and bottom threads, while one of them can be slightly moved with a needle to the wrong side.
Important! The knots should be strong, but you should not tie the threads 3-5 times. Such impressive knots will look ugly.
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Using the "Stop" function
This method is suitable if you are working on a modern machine with many options. As a rule, such devices have a “Stop” button. You need to press it before you start sewing, then the machine itself will make an invisible knot.
Why a stitch might unravel and how to avoid it
Of course, the seam will not hold if the knot is not tied. But it happens that the ends are secured, but the stitching still comes apart. Why does this happen? There are two reasons:
- the knots were not strong, and in the process of wearing the product came untied;
- the thread broke.
Solving this problem is not difficult. It is best to secure the seam with a machine (this will be neat). If you don’t have access to a machine, you can take thin threads that match the color, a small needle and hem the unraveling edges by hand. The main thing is to make small stitches and take your time when tying new knots.
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