Originally Posted by
CoolJulUtah
I did some satin stitching (really close zig-zag???) around some applique pieces and it's wavy and bumpy. Is there anything I can do to smooth it down? Will washing the quilt (when it's done) smooth it down? I have a Bernina Artista 185 - is there a certain stitch I'm supposed to use instead of making a zig-zag really "short"? Sorry I don't know the correct terminology . . . I'm super new at this stuff!
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Welcome CoolJulUtah...what part of utah, I am in Cedar City and currently watching the snow fall. SewBeadIt gave the one piece of advise I am awful at following...test out your stitch first,,,,,gosh if I would just learn that I would save myself alot of heartache. You can try ironing your piece w/ steam & a pressing cloth sometimes that works for me, but I also agree use a stabilizer and loosen up your stitches.