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bjeriann 07-24-2011 08:02 PM

I have a small quilt top I wanted to do some SID on but the seams are all press open. Will than be OK or will it pop some of the stitching of the seams?

snipforfun 07-24-2011 08:18 PM

Not advisable to SID on opened seams. Can break the seams.

JanTx 07-24-2011 08:25 PM

Could you stitch NEAR the ditch? Put your foot edge on the seam and sew about 1/4" away? On a small quilt I stitched on both sides of the ditch and really liked the way it looked.

OR use a scallop stitch and stitch over the ditch

Linda71 07-24-2011 08:35 PM

I did SID in my grandson's quilt that had opened seams and it worked out just fine.

ghostrider 07-24-2011 08:36 PM

Since, by definition, the "ditch" is the side of the seam without any seam allowance underneath it, it is technically impossible to stitch in the ditch when the seams are pressed open. :lol: I agree with JanTx, just outline quilt it.

bjeriann 07-24-2011 08:47 PM

Thanks, I try sticthing in bit sides. I'll post as soon as it's done Hopfully Monday or Tuesday. Thanks again for all your help.

amma 07-24-2011 10:18 PM

Maybe try a very narrow zig zag, it will catch just a bit of fabric on both sides.
Nancy Zieman calls this a "wobble stitch" :D
I love to use this as you don't have to be quite as exact as SID with a straight stitch :D:D:D

alikat110 07-24-2011 10:34 PM

Dont do it

gzuslivz 07-24-2011 11:18 PM

I would do a serpentine stitch. It happens to be my favorite:-)

ranger 07-25-2011 03:14 AM


Originally Posted by gzuslivz
I would do a serpentine stitch. It happens to be my favorite:-)

Ditto!!


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