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    Old 01-06-2021, 08:00 AM
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    I'm wondering, do you ladies, and gentlemen, backstitch when piecing your subsets? Thanks!
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    Old 01-06-2021, 08:06 AM
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    No, when chain piecing I make sure to have a couple stitches sewn into "space" so that the end stitches on the one piece are fully formed before starting on the next piece.
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    Old 01-06-2021, 08:14 AM
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    Originally Posted by thimblebug6000
    No, when chain piecing I make sure to have a couple stitches sewn into "space" so that the end stitches on the one piece are fully formed before starting on the next piece.
    I also do as thimbebug does - maybe sew 1/4 inch of air between the fabric pieces.
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    Old 01-06-2021, 08:19 AM
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    I use a smaller stitch length when chain piecing, like 1.8-2.0. The ends stay together. I find my machine comes unthreaded if I sew without fabric for more than a few stitches.
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    Old 01-06-2021, 09:33 AM
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    Originally Posted by thimblebug6000
    No, when chain piecing I make sure to have a couple stitches sewn into "space" so that the end stitches on the one piece are fully formed before starting on the next piece.
    This is what I do, too.
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    Old 01-06-2021, 09:36 AM
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    not when I am chain stitching.
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    Old 01-06-2021, 11:46 AM
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    I backstitch when chain stitching. It makes me feel more secure.
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    Old 01-06-2021, 12:26 PM
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    Sewing with reckless abandon means I have no time to back stitch or maybe I just forget
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    I do the same as Thimblebug also
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    Nope, I use a slightly smaller stitch and never have a problem with them coming apart.
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