Backstitching on blocks
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This is what my aunt told me to do also..it wasn't for quilting, but sewing other items. It does work..
#54
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Backstitching and stitch length
It is not necessary to backstitch at the beginning and ending of each seam. When you sew the next piece in place it automatically locks that seam in place. If you are using a smaller stitch length as you sew it also helps. From the right side of your pieced blocks when you pull on the block, if you can see your stitches between the sections your stitches are too long, so just shorten your stitch length and you will have a much stronger seam. I have quilts that are 20 plus years of age that I made and they have been washed and handled many, many times and I have never had a seam turn loose because I learned over 30 years ago that it is not necessary to backstitch. And leaving at least 1/4" of thread at the start and ending of each seam is very good.
Gitlisgal from Oregon
Gitlisgal from Oregon
#55
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backstitching
Do you backstitch at the beginning and end when you are pieces your blocks together?
I do but when I watch tutorials, it seems alot don't, or just skip that step when showing you how to do it.
Just wondering as I am working on my Berenstain Bears quilt, nope not telling what pattern I picked out. You will just have to wait and see.
I do but when I watch tutorials, it seems alot don't, or just skip that step when showing you how to do it.
Just wondering as I am working on my Berenstain Bears quilt, nope not telling what pattern I picked out. You will just have to wait and see.
Syl
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I used to do the backstitch thing all of the time, now I just do it sometimes. A few years ago my backstitch button wore out...when I took it in to be repaired they looked at me like I'd grown another head. The shop owner said, "I never backstitch!" And everyone else agreed with her. Made me feel like I was doing something wrong. I still think that it needs to be done. Probably a rule from Home Ec. that stuck in my brain those oh so many years ago...well, at least something stuck in my brain.
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