These past few weeks, we went though many seam tacking techniques. Today we'll finish up by focusing on diagonal tacking.

 

Diagonal tacking is used to hold fabric together where more than a row of tacking is needed. This would most likely be used when you are attaching a collar or jacket lapel. It may be done vertically or horizontally.

 

For vertical diagonal tacking, take a ¼” stitch at regular ¾” intervals.

 

To perform horizontal diagonal tacking, take a ½” stitch, drop ¾” diagonally, and take another 1/2 -in. stitch. Return diagonally to the first stitch, keeping the thread parallel to existing work, and repeat.

Diagonal seam tacking is an easy way to make sure your project has professional results.

 

Did you miss any of our tacking techniques? Catch up on them here:

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Photos courtesy of Striatic and djStoreRoom
 

About the author: Diana is the owner and pattern designer of djstoreroom. She is a work-from-home-mommy who design, sew, pen and self-publish her own pdf sewing patterns and tutorials from her home studio in sunny Singapore. She has 2 online stores at etsy which stocks only pdf products and artfire which stocks pdf products, handmade products and vintage supplies. She love to write in her blog about herself, her business and more...

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