<p>It is most likely either an <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=overlock%20stitch" rel="noreferrer">overlock stitch</a> or a <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=serger%20stitch" rel="noreferrer">serger stitch</a>. These are used to finish edges to prevent fraying and give a professional appearance to a sewn item.</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>The overlock stitch is a combination of a straight stitch and a
  zigzag. It sews backwards and forwards in a straight line, but between
  every set of straight stitches, it sews a zigzag. If done correctly,
  this resembles serging, which is how most store-bought clothes are
  sewn. (<em><a href="http://yesterdaysthimble.com/articles/basics-overlock-stitch/" rel="noreferrer">Yesterday's Thimble</a></em>)</p>
</blockquote>

<p>And it looks like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3MTAL93aco" rel="noreferrer">there are a few different overlock stitches on the Brother CS6000i</a>! To get that very compressed look as in your example picture, you would want the stitch length to be pretty short in comparison to the width. As always, experiment with a few sample pieces of fabric before you put your final piece through!</p>

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Also, I want that sewing machine. #jealous ;)
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<p>I personally think this is an overlock stitch, however, I may be wrong! </p>

<p>The latter of this question I can answer though... Yes, the Brother CS6000i does allow an overlock stitch. I own a Brother CS6000i myself and can confirm this. </p>

<p>If you already know about the Brother CS6000i then you can ignore this part, but there is a review of it <a href="https://www.quiltedsewing.com/best-sewing-machine-for-quilting/brother-cs6000i-review/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">here</a> (unfortunately it does not seem to mention the different types of stitches) but it gives a decent insight into the Brother CS6000i. Anyway I hope I helped in some form or another, I am not an expert in sewing (Still learning :P) </p>

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All this information was already covered in the earlier answer. Do you have any other additions that weren't included there?
Allison C
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I gave an insight from my personal experiences which was not included in the previous comment? Some times people like reassurance when it is an indefinitive answer?
James Tandy
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<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/iKQ5J.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/iKQ5J.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<p>I wanted to know what kind of stitch is shown in this picture. Can I make it with a brother sewing machine cs6000i?</p>

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Thank you so much for your help, I didn’t had a chance to reply because my internet wasn’t working!
Lily
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One friend told me that maybe it’s a overlook stitch too ! I want to make dog bandana
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What kind of stitch is this?
Lily
# What kind of stitch is this?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-03-12)

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/iKQ5J.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/iKQ5J.jpg)

I wanted to know what kind of stitch is shown in this picture. Can I make it with a brother sewing machine cs6000i?

**Tags:** sewing, sewing-machine

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Thank you so much for your help, I didn’t had a chance to reply because my internet wasn’t working!  
> **username_0**: One friend told me that maybe it’s a overlook stitch too ! I want to make dog bandana  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2019-03-16. Score: 5

It is most likely either an [overlock stitch](https://www.google.com/search?q=overlock%20stitch) or a [serger stitch](https://www.google.com/search?q=serger%20stitch). These are used to finish edges to prevent fraying and give a professional appearance to a sewn item.

> The overlock stitch is a combination of a straight stitch and a
> zigzag. It sews backwards and forwards in a straight line, but between
> every set of straight stitches, it sews a zigzag. If done correctly,
> this resembles serging, which is how most store-bought clothes are
> sewn. (*[Yesterday's Thimble](http://yesterdaysthimble.com/articles/basics-overlock-stitch/)*)

And it looks like [there are a few different overlock stitches on the Brother CS6000i](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3MTAL93aco)! To get that very compressed look as in your example picture, you would want the stitch length to be pretty short in comparison to the width. As always, experiment with a few sample pieces of fabric before you put your final piece through!

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Also, I want that sewing machine. #jealous ;)  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2019-06-11. Score: 2

I personally think this is an overlock stitch, however, I may be wrong!

The latter of this question I can answer though... Yes, the Brother CS6000i does allow an overlock stitch. I own a Brother CS6000i myself and can confirm this.

If you already know about the Brother CS6000i then you can ignore this part, but there is a review of it [here](https://www.quiltedsewing.com/best-sewing-machine-for-quilting/brother-cs6000i-review/) (unfortunately it does not seem to mention the different types of stitches) but it gives a decent insight into the Brother CS6000i. Anyway I hope I helped in some form or another, I am not an expert in sewing (Still learning :P)

> **Comments:**
> **username_3**: All this information was already covered in the earlier answer. Do you have any other additions that weren't included there?  
> **username_2**: I gave an insight from my personal experiences which was not included in the previous comment? Some times people like reassurance when it is an indefinitive answer?  

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