Sewing concept

Tucking Thread Tails

The process of securing and hiding the loose ends of threads, especially in overlock stitching, to prevent unraveling and create a clean finish. Securing loose serger chain ends by pulling them back into the seam using a crochet hook or knit needle. (merged)

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Where it is used

Pant leg hem finishing

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Serge the inner edge of the pant-leg hem facing. Tuck the serger thread tails into the cover-stitch line on the wrong side using a hook.

Open the step in the "Barrel Leg Pants Pattern PDF | Balloon Trousers Sewing | High Waisted Pleated Pants | Tapered Womens Bottoms | XS-M" pattern →

Tucking Serger Threads

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Use a crochet hook or a knit needle to tuck the loose serger threads at the bottom between the layers of fabric. Trim off any threads sticking out at the top.

Open the step in the "Easy Pull On Shorts Pattern | Gathered Waist Lounge Shorts PDF | Beginner Summer Sewing | Casual Culottes | L-XXL" pattern →

Related terms

← requiresCrochet hook

requiresKnit Hook

requiresHook

requiresCrochet hook

depends on4-thread overlock seam