Lengthen your usual stitch length for garment sewing.   If there is stress on a seam and you’ve used a short stitch length your seam may stay sewn – but the stress will cause your fabric to pull and tear.  This typically can’t be repaired without taking in the seam, causing more stress.  With a longer stitch length (we recommend starting with 3.0) you’ll have a better chance of saving your fabric!  Store your favorite new stitch setting in your personal menu of your sewing machine so you can go right to it when you sew!  Not sure how to do that?  Come on in and let us show you how!