Advise please...how to fix zig zag error
 

This is a table runner with the back turned forward as the binding. My zig zag stitching got messed up, I think the fabric got stuck (??) but whatever happened the stitches in this spot are too close together and it's pretty obvious on the final product.

I'd like to rip out this little bit and re-do it but I need advice. I'd have to tack the new zig zag bits at the beginning and the ending. Those tacked spots would again show on the final product right? I wonder if I should re-do that entire side of the runner?

Thanks!!

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I think I would test a swatch of fabric, zig zag, the binding fabric, remove stitches, and stitch again to see about holes left in fabric. What can you live with? Oh the other hand did you answer the question yourself? Looks very nice stippling and fabric selections...............calla

Any holes could be steamed to see if that makes them less noticeable. You can lock the stitches by stitching in one place for a couple of times and then zigzag and do same at end of stitching.

I would only take out the messed up ones. Find the end of the last stitch and put your needle down there. Then take a double stitch in place before starting and then fix the place that is wrong.At the end take two more double stitches in place. Now, you should be able to brush a little water on the holes that were left. They should close up on their own. But, no bigger than the place is, I wouldn't worry too much about them.

Thanks for the replies so far. I hadn't solved it yet Calla!! I think there will be holes left, I'm using a fairly large needle. But I like bjgallent's idea of steaming the holes. I didn't know how to do that. I also like the hints by bjgallent and Tartan. I think using them both I can manage to redo the stitching and not have it show (at least not too much...)

I hate when that happens - going along as nice as can be - and then the stitches get wonky!

What you do will depend on how much the wonky stitches bother you. I have had a tough time lining up a "fill-in" - so I would probably take out the whole side and try again. I think the holes will fill up - unless you used a huge needle.

I fixed it to my satisfaction, thanks fellow sewists!! I've attached a new picture. I can still see the spot but I'm not a perfectionist and when it's laying on a table, it's barely noticeable. So I'm calling it a day!

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Yup, looks good to me!

Dina

Great save! Wonderful table runner!

I agree, great save! Looks good!!!! Your meandering is wonderful.

Oh you did a good job in fixing it. i was going to suggest going over it with a satin stitch if necessary.

Great fix! Usually it is only because we know it is there that we see it! Very nice quilting!

I agree with the others. Looks great! I was about to ask which end though; the short end or the long end. But you fixed it great.

You did a good job with the fix. It is the possibility of uneven zigzag stitches that causes me to use matching thread. I don't have fancy stitches on my machine, and uneven stitches happen frequently.

Good job fixing it. Sometimes we just have to go out on a limb and do the best we can.

I almost used matching thread because of the fear you stated. I knew the brown thread would look so much better so I took a chance. I have one other spot on this runner where the zig zag skipped one stitch. I notice it but hopefully the recipient won't. (or else I can say "I meant to do that"!)

Exactly!! I'm not a perfectionist. I like to do a good job but good enough is fine with me. I love planning my projects and the minute I start one project, my mind is moving on to the next one. If I kept at each one until I had to make it perfect, I think I'd have to stop sewing. Good enough is good enough. I do my best and then I move on.