TSG:Reinforcement/Zig Zag Stitch

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REINFORCEMENT/ZIG ZAG STITCH

LEFT - Front of textile; RIGHT - Reverse of textile

Directions

Work from left to right. About 3/4 inch above the left end of the slit, bring needle out to the front side at 1. Cross thread over one warp and insert needle through textile to the reverse side at 2. Move about one inch to the right and about 3/4 inch below the opposite side of slit, and bring the needle out to the front side at 3. Cross thread over one warp and insert needle through textile to the reverse side at 4. Move needle diagonally to the right, returning to the first side of the slit. Bringing needle out to the front side at 5 begins the next stitch.

Comments

The Reinforcement Stitch is used as additional support on longer slits that have already been stabilized. It redistributes support into the stronger areas of the textile.

Possible uses for this stitch

Mounting
Reinforcing Weak Areas
Securing a Damaged Area to a Support Fabric

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