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Member since 6/9/05
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Posted on: 7/8/05 4:40 PM ET
what are 2-thread stitches used for? also, what is a ladder stitch?
why use a 3 thread overlock as opposed to a 4 thread?
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Posted on: 7/8/05 5:30 PM ET
I recently used the 2-thread stitch to edge-finish a lightweight cotton. It's just one less thread to bulk-up the seam. I wouldn't use this to join seams, though.

The 3 and 4-thread stitches can be used to join seams. I use a 3-thread on light to medium-weight fabrics and knits because it's more stretchy than the 4-thread which I use for medium to heavy-weight fabrics.

It really depends on how much stress I think the seam will have to take. For instance, I would use 4 threads for a crotch area.

I believe the ladder stitch is the same thing as flatlocking. I've only used this once as a decorative stitch to join two pieces of fabric that take no stress at all. But it also can be used as a decorative top stitch. Here's a picture. It's the red sample, top row, second from right.
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Posted on: 7/8/05 6:37 PM ET
thanks lori...
very helpful!
  
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