Anybody know if hand piecing is a strong as machine piecing?? I wonder if the bobbin thread makes any difference.
Inquiring minds would like to know. :roll: |
It probably isn't as strong as machine piecing. However, I have a quilt on my bed with hand pieced blocks. It's now over 10 years old, and the stitching has held up just fine.
Janet |
I think it depends on the stitch. I have done some piecing (way back in the day) where I used double thread and a backstitch. I would have double-dog dared anyone to rip that.
|
It is true...........you gave me a good laugh with the dare!
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I think it depends on the stitch. I have done some piecing (way back in the day) where I used double thread and a backstitch. I would have double-dog dared anyone to rip that.
|
My first quilt (over 30 years ago) was hand pieced, and it's in great shape after many years of regular use! The fabric has worn in a few areas, but the piecing has held up. I used a single thread and a backstitch every four or five stitches.
|
To be honest I don't think so, unless you do a lot of backstitching.
|
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I think it depends on the stitch. I have done some piecing (way back in the day) where I used double thread and a backstitch. I would have double-dog dared anyone to rip that.
|
I believe the sewing machine will provide a stronger lock stitch than hand work.
|
Depends on how you end your seams. If you tie a good strong knot, it should be fine. After all, there are a lot of antique textiles out there where the stitching is holding up just fine.
|
I have a bunch of antique quilts, and it usually is the fabric that goes, not the thread that stitched the pieces together. Usually it is because of a very narrow seam allowance that some old- time quilters used. The fabric started to unravel. But the threads are still intact.
|
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:18 AM. |