bjeriann

I have a small quilt top I wanted to do some SID on but the seams are all press open. Will than be OK or will it pop some of the stitching of the seams?

snipforfun

Not advisable to SID on opened seams. Can break the seams.

JanTx

Could you stitch NEAR the ditch? Put your foot edge on the seam and sew about 1/4" away? On a small quilt I stitched on both sides of the ditch and really liked the way it looked.

OR use a scallop stitch and stitch over the ditch

Linda71

I did SID in my grandson's quilt that had opened seams and it worked out just fine.

ghostrider

Since, by definition, the "ditch" is the side of the seam without any seam allowance underneath it, it is technically impossible to stitch in the ditch when the seams are pressed open. :lol: I agree with JanTx, just outline quilt it.

bjeriann

Thanks, I try sticthing in bit sides. I'll post as soon as it's done Hopfully Monday or Tuesday. Thanks again for all your help.

amma

Maybe try a very narrow zig zag, it will catch just a bit of fabric on both sides.
Nancy Zieman calls this a "wobble stitch" :D
I love to use this as you don't have to be quite as exact as SID with a straight stitch :D:D:D

alikat110

Dont do it

gzuslivz

I would do a serpentine stitch. It happens to be my favorite:-)

ranger

Ditto!!