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Are you piecing or quilting? I piece at 12 stitches per inch, but quilt anywhere from 12-18 stitches per inch, depending on the design I'm quilting...micro gets more stitches per inch. Gotta love a great stitch regulator!
As I read the answers here, I'm totally confused...I haven't a clue what 2.5 is :lol: Amazing! |
Originally Posted by nanna-up-north
If you stitch a line..... measure off an inch of the stitching and count the stitches. Many newer machines have numbers that show stitch length as 1 1/2 or 2 1/2 but how many stitches would that be? The older machines will say how many stitches it makes for a 1 inch measurement.
I use 12-15 stitches per inch for my quilting. 12 is the standard for regular sew........... Is it possible that even different machine brands have different setting numbers??? "Nana-up-North" explained it correctly in the quote above... So, my question: Is a 2.5 on a Bernina the same as a 2.5 on a Brothers or another machine? We need to be talking apples-to-apples when we discuss length of stitches... so, get out your rulers (and maybe magnifying glasses - heehee) and measure the number of stitches per inch...maybe even listing your brand machine might help. Thanks!!!! I use Singer machines at the 12-15 stitches-per-inch setting. For paper piecing, I use at least 15. |
Count the number of stitches per inch AT your regular setting that your machine makes and set your priority according to that, either wider or longer.
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No question is pestering. I'm sure you're not the only one who wonders this (me, included). Thanks for asking the question. Thanks for all the opinions.
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I found a formula on a blog today to figure out the number of stitches per inch when your machine only shows you the stitch LENGTH (1.0, 2.5, etc.). Those length numbers are in millimeters. There are 25.4 mm in an inch. If you want 10 stitches to the inch, divide 25.4 by 10 = 2.5!
15 stitches to the inch = 1.7 in millimeters, 3.0mm setting on your machine is about 8.5 stitches to the inch. I use 2.5 for piecing, 3.0 for quilting, 2.0 for paper piecing. So I am using 10 stitches to the inch for piecing, 8.5 for quilting (I like the look of the larger stitch), and about 13 stitches to the inch for paper piecing. |
I use 8 stitches per inch for piecing. It is plenty for holding everything together but easy to rip out if I make a mistake. Plus - it is what I was taught by 2 different teachers.
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Originally Posted by Mitch's mom
I use 8 stitches per inch for piecing. It is plenty for holding everything together but easy to rip out if I make a mistake. Plus - it is what I was taught by 2 different teachers.
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Originally Posted by Cathleen Colson
I found a formula on a blog today to figure out the number of stitches per inch when your machine only shows you the stitch LENGTH (1.0, 2.5, etc.). Those length numbers are in millimeters. There are 25.4 mm in an inch. If you want 10 stitches to the inch, divide 25.4 by 10 = 2.5!
15 stitches to the inch = 1.7 in millimeters, 3.0mm setting on your machine is about 8.5 stitches to the inch. I use 2.5 for piecing, 3.0 for quilting, 2.0 for paper piecing. So I am using 10 stitches to the inch for piecing, 8.5 for quilting (I like the look of the larger stitch), and about 13 stitches to the inch for paper piecing. |
Are you machine quilting or working on a top?
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I use about 12 stitches per inch.
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