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Flatlock machine

Also known as a coverstitch machine, used for creating professional, stretchy hems on knit garments. A specialized industrial sewing machine used to create flat, decorative seams, often found on activewear and knit garments, where the seam allowances are joined flat against the fabric. (merged)

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Where it is used

20. Stitch back hem

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  1. Stitch the hem on the back piece using a flatlock machine. If a flatlock machine is unavailable, serge the edges and then stitch with a standard sewing machine.
20. Stitch back hem
Open the step in the "Anorak Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern: Summer Longsleeve with Gathers (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, A4/Letter/Plotter)" pattern →

Step 23

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  1. Stitch the hem of the top using a flatlock machine.
Step 23
Open the step in the "Easy Halter Neck Pattern | Fitted Knit Tank Top PDF | Center Seam Sleeveless Shirt | Beginner Sewing Womens | L-XXL" pattern →

Step 14

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  1. Sew along the bottom edge of the pants using a flatlock machine. If a flatlock machine isn’t available, you can finish the raw edges first, then stitch them together with a regular sewing machine. Allow for a 2.0 cm seam allowance.
Step 14
Open the step in the "Front Slit Pants Pattern PDF | Cutout Trousers Sewing | Split Hem Flare Pants | Y2K Festival Bottoms | Trendy Womens Sewing XS-M" pattern →

19. Hem sleeves

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  1. Using a flatlock machine, sew a line along the bottom edge of the sleeve. Use a hook to tuck the thread ends neatly into the seam.
19. Hem sleeves
Open the step in the "Long Sleeved T-Shirt Sewing Pattern | V-Neck | Women’s Knit Top PDF | Basic Layering Tee Pattern | A4, Plotter, Letter | XS-M" pattern →

Step 14

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  1. Sew along the bottom edge of the pants using a flatlock machine. If a flatlock machine isn’t available, you can finish the raw edges first, then stitch them together with a regular sewing machine. Allow for a 2.0 cm seam allowance.
Step 14
Open the step in the "Pull On Flare Pants Pattern | Elastic Waist Trousers PDF | Front Seam Slit Pants | Casual Lounge Pants | Easy Sewing L-XXL" pattern →

Hemming

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  1. Stitch along the lower edge of the sleeve and the hem of the garment using a flatseam machine. If a flatseam machine is unavailable, you can overlock the edges and then sew the seam with a regular sewing machine.
Hemming
Open the step in the "Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern PDF | Raglan Sleeve Pullover | Womens Button Front Top | Sewing Pattern XS-M | Digital Download" pattern →

Related terms

← requiresFlatlock hemming
← requiresSewing
← requiresFlatlocked hem
← requiresFlatlock hemming
← requiresFlatlock hem
← requiresHemming
← requiresTurn-and-stitch armhole finish
← compatible withHemming
← requiresArmhole turned-in finish
← requiresFlatlock hemming