black and white ironing board cover_table cloth with umbrella hole
Moreover, the zig zag stitch is indispensable when it comes to working with elastic materials. It allows for greater flexibility, which is crucial for creating fitted garments such as dresses, leggings, and swimwear. The elasticity of the zig zag stitch enables the fabric to stretch and recover, ensuring that the garment maintains its shape and comfort.
zig zag stitch machine

Back home, I loaded the bobbin—a remarkably satisfying process. And talk about a time machine: That electro-mechanical hum transported me to my childhood. I was there, in our extra bedroom, standing as still as a 7-year-old could, my mom fussing with a hem or making an elaborate halloween costume. I was at my grandmother’s, helping her sift through reams and reams of patterns and half-finished projects she’d collected through the years. Memories long dormant took on shape like a cactus awaiting water in the desert.