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Originally Posted by bj riley
(Post 5062868)
Thanks so much. Wish I had thought about the decorative way to do it before I started this quilt! In the mean time I will save my prnnies I mean dollars to get the SID walking foot.
Well back to it--I have broken two needles so far! But a little over 1/2 done now. (Can you see I am smiling1111) |
Originally Posted by QuiltE
(Post 5062687)
I too have the regular SITD as well as the one for the Janome AccuFeed/
They are well worth the $, and I love the job they do. The foot has a little "plough" on it, that sits into the "ditch" and then you just sew along. Once I have the needle position set so the stitches "are" in the ditch, then it's easy peasy to SITD! |
I did not know this, thanks for all the tips and suggestions, i will have to try.
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I don't have the option of decorative stitches, so the SITD foot has been very helpful. Much easier for me than pulling the fabric back by hand as I try to stay in the ditch.
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Originally Posted by JeanieG
(Post 5068625)
Yep, me too QuiltE! I use my 'stitch in the ditch' foot all the time. It works beautifully, unless you try to go to fast! :D
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I'd never used the regular SID foot either until recently, I used to drive myself insane trying to, as you said, have it not look like a 2yr old had sewn it. When I got my new machine a few months ago it came with a free quilting kit including the SID foot, what a difference it makes, I love it, makes life so much easier and a whole lot quicker.
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Could someone post a photo of this special Stitch in the ditch foot? Maybe I have one and don't know it...hahaha
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Originally Posted by Sewhappytoquilt
(Post 5069770)
Could someone post a photo of this special Stitch in the ditch foot? Maybe I have one and don't know it...hahaha
Keep in mind that every plough may look slightly different, but this will give you the general idea of what to look for! http://www.april1930s.com/assets/ima...he-Ditch02.gif Copied from http://www.april1930s.com/html/stitc...ttachment.html |
I use invisible thread on top for my SID and coordinating thread on the bottom. You can not see the top SID and the thread on the bottom add interesting pattern to the backing. Also I have been using my REGULAR sewing machine foot. Not the walking foot. Either I am gtetting really good or am lucky but I have less puckering with the regular foot and it seems to sew faster. Maybe it is the batting I use which is Hobbs 80/20. This is a thinner batting so maybe that is why it it easier with this foot. Also I use 505 spray basting which holds the sandwich really good so fabric does not mover. It also lets you smooth the pieces out very nice. Good Luck!!!!!l
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I love, love, love mine. It is a wonderful took I wouldn't be without. Well worth the money is right!!!!!
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