Stitch in the ditch questions
#1
I'm using SITD to quilt the top in my avatar. Its got a plain backing and is looking quite good. Two questions:
What's the best way to finish a row of stitching so that it looks as neat as possible on the back?
I'm using clear thread on top: not too bad, as I'm using the Superior one, which causes fewer problems than some of these do, but even so, not great. I'm wondering - if I'd used ordinary coloured thread, what colour(s) could I have chosen for a top that has a mix of colours like this one?
What's the best way to finish a row of stitching so that it looks as neat as possible on the back?
I'm using clear thread on top: not too bad, as I'm using the Superior one, which causes fewer problems than some of these do, but even so, not great. I'm wondering - if I'd used ordinary coloured thread, what colour(s) could I have chosen for a top that has a mix of colours like this one?
#4
I try and use a thread that matches the back. With SID in the front you shouldn't see your stitiches or hopefully very few of them. So the back is what matters to me. That said, I'd find one that blends well with both your top and back fabrics. If you're using clear thread on the top are you able to use it in the bobbin also? I have never had any luck with clear threads as they drive me nuts.
#5
When I start or end going around a block. I start with pull up my bobbin thread from the back, sew what I need to, then stop and bring up bobbin thread. When I'm done with the top I go back and tie tiny little knots and clip threads.
That way no backstitches showing on the back.
As far as the color of thread, it all depends on what you want. You could match your thread to the piece color of the side that you're SITD'ing. Use an accent color, I can see a black would look cool.
That way no backstitches showing on the back.
As far as the color of thread, it all depends on what you want. You could match your thread to the piece color of the side that you're SITD'ing. Use an accent color, I can see a black would look cool.
#6
Originally Posted by quiltmaker
With SID in the front you shouldn't see your stitiches or hopefully very few of them.
If you're using clear thread on the top are you able to use it in the bobbin also? I have never had any luck with clear threads as they drive me nuts.
If you're using clear thread on the top are you able to use it in the bobbin also? I have never had any luck with clear threads as they drive me nuts.
#8
Originally Posted by sewcrafty
When I start or end going around a block. I start with pull up my bobbin thread from the back, sew what I need to, then stop and bring up bobbin thread. When I'm done with the top I go back and tie tiny little knots and clip threads.
#9
It's the mono filament clear that I'm using. Softer than a lot of these threads and doesn't break TOO often, but I'm awfully fed-up with rethreading the machine because the thread's bounced itself out of place again.
#10
Originally Posted by annesthreads
Originally Posted by quiltmaker
With SID in the front you shouldn't see your stitiches or hopefully very few of them.
If you're using clear thread on the top are you able to use it in the bobbin also? I have never had any luck with clear threads as they drive me nuts.
If you're using clear thread on the top are you able to use it in the bobbin also? I have never had any luck with clear threads as they drive me nuts.
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