How many stitches per inch for piecework and why?
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I think that if the stitches are too short/small - that weakens the fabric. (Especially if one has to unsew!)
For piecing quilting type cottons, I also use the 2.5 setting - on the other machines, it's probably around 12 stitches per inch.
I would imagine that you go slightly bonkers when the instructions say "sew with a scant quarter inch seam"
For piecing quilting type cottons, I also use the 2.5 setting - on the other machines, it's probably around 12 stitches per inch.
I would imagine that you go slightly bonkers when the instructions say "sew with a scant quarter inch seam"
#14
Thank you everyone who offered insight. I believe that 10-12 per inch is a reasonable compromise between strength and efficiency for me. Hadn't thought of the possibility of weakening the fabric with stitching too close. Don
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