double needle quilting
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double needle quilting
I've been told that I can use a double needle for quilting. I believe this. But...when I use a double needle I get a zigzag on the bottom. I don't want that on the back of my quilt. I'm told I need to thread my machine differently and I will have a double row on top and a double row on the bottom but I wasn't told how. Anyone heard of this? Can someone tell me how to do this?
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This is so interesting! I have never used a double needle in over 50 years of sewing, but I have several -- being ever the optimist that "I might, you know". Something about it always made me feel like I doubted I'd like it and I didn't really understand the purpose of one.
Now that I know the mechanics as you dear ones have stated, I KNOW I won't like it! Into the garage sale they'll go!! Thanks y'all.
Jan in VA
Now that I know the mechanics as you dear ones have stated, I KNOW I won't like it! Into the garage sale they'll go!! Thanks y'all.
Jan in VA
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I used to use a double needle when I made my children's clothing -- for looks -- & I don't remember a zig zag on the back, but maybe I never looked on the back! And I never heard of anyone using a double needle for quilting -- & now I know why. Stitching a double row as MaryB suggests is a good solution.
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Never occurred to me to check the backs. I've used double & triple needles for bags and home dec, but not yet for quilting. I did see one online video that talked about using 100wt thread with a triple stitch. I guess that would make it so the stitching lines were much more apparent than the zig-zag part but I suppose it would still be visible. I've been meaning to give it a try. May have to give it a try & post the results.
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I can't see how you can avoid the zigzag on the back as the bobbin thread has to jump from one needle to the other to produce a stitch. You could do one straight line then shadow a set distance away to give the same impression without the back zigzag.
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You'd need 2 separate bobbins or 2 of whatever the chain stitch system in the toy singers that were passed out when you bought a Featherweight. There's no bobbin in those.
Even if you use a cover stitch, you will get a back that looks like a serger stitch. Also zig-zagged.
Even if you use a cover stitch, you will get a back that looks like a serger stitch. Also zig-zagged.
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