I Thought Stitch in the Ditch meant in the Seam
#32
I stitch a little away from the seam, I like to see the stitches.
#35
This is how I was taught by my first quilt teacher. I have in the ditch feet for 2 of my machines but don't like them. I can eyeball it better.
#36
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Very difficult to get right in the ditch. By stitching as close to the seam (even in it) on the side of the seam opposite of the side that has the bulk...even if you don't hit the "ditch" exactly...the stitches will be buried (for the most part) by the bulk on the other side.
Depending on the batting & the type of fabrics..some SID hides better than others.
I hesitate when a customer presses her seams open...with those I try to use a design that avoids the seams, or just stitch a meandering line over the seams.
Depending on the batting & the type of fabrics..some SID hides better than others.
I hesitate when a customer presses her seams open...with those I try to use a design that avoids the seams, or just stitch a meandering line over the seams.
#38
I saw a neat tutorial the other day where the an adjustable "stitch in the ditch" foot or a hemmer foot can be used for making straight column stitching next to each other, like top stitching on a collar or anything using that little bar as your distance guide. Think it was a Claire Rowley video on YouTube. Don't know if I am saying it right but it was a neat I idea I had not thought of.
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This is how I learn too in the late 80s. I don't understand these "new rules". Maybe it is because that "new" instructors don't want you to hide your stitching.
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