Originally Posted by
toverly
I wouldn't. It just doesn't seem as secure as pressing seams to the side and stitching over fabric. But then, I have never been happy with open seams.
I would only press open the seam on vary rare occasion. SITD is very weak stitch if there is no fabric to hold the sandwich together. Beside, even if they have made improvement with battings, there is always the chance of your batting migrating thru the pressed open seam especially if your fabric is very dark such as black.