QAYG Question
I'm making a table runner, found the pattern online, and it's QAYG strips across the width of the runner. I'm getting some puckering (using one layer of cotton batting).
Should I use my walking foot to sew the pieces together? Normally that's what you would use if you were doing the quilting (stitch in ditch, straight lines, etc). I'm thinking the fabric will feed better, but would appreciate thoughts of those more experienced than I. Thank you in advance. Marsha |
I usually use my walking foot for QAYG. I also pin a lot.
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Thanks PaperPrincess. It sure makes sense. The instructional pictures showed a regular foot, but that just wasn't working for me.
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The walking foot makes a big difference. My recommendation is to lengthen the stitch length. I generally bump it up to 3 or even 3.5 depending on the thickness.
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
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The walking foot makes a big difference. My recommendation is to lengthen the stitch length. I generally bump it up to 3 or even 3.5 depending on the thickness.
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I would suggest a longer stitch using the walking foot.
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It's between 8 and 9 stitches per inch. There's a really good chart here:
http://blog.tv-sewingcenter.com/sewi...ches-per-inch/ I generally use 3 for QAYG and it works well. If the fabric is still bunching a bit, you can try guiding the top fabric with a stilleto or purple thang, and go fairly slowly. Hope this helps!
Originally Posted by starshine
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If you don't have a digital machine what stitch length would this be?
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I would use a walking foot anytime the fabrics don't feed equally.
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Originally Posted by LyndaOH
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It's between 8 and 9 stitches per inch. There's a really good chart here:
http://blog.tv-sewingcenter.com/sewi...ches-per-inch/ I generally use 3 for QAYG and it works well. If the fabric is still bunching a bit, you can try guiding the top fabric with a stilleto or purple thang, and go fairly slowly. Hope this helps! |
All great suggestions. Thank you so much. Love QB - if you can't find the answer, ask and help is on it's way.
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