Well, by default that SID would need to be renamed to STD as in Straddle the Ditch. Not sure about the method but I don't like the acronym. lol

Has anyone tried this with the twin needle? I am thinking about it. I just do not want to have to rip it all out if it does not work. Plus it is a christmas gift for my nephew.

I use my twin needle for pintucking and also using 2 different threads with different stitches that come with your machine, there is also a pintucking foot you can use. Just check the with of the foot before use fancy stitches. Ihave a janome 3500 and its max with is 7 but when using twin needles i use a 5 width.

That is curious.

I have a Kenmore that uses a double needle and bobbin goes in at the bottom sideways.

I have a Janome with a top drop down bobbin and the operator's manual says I can use a double needle.

I have used it many times in the old Kenmore, just recently thinking of using it on my Janome but haven't yet.

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

The twin needle, and even the triple needles, each take a separate top thread, but they share the same one and only bobbin thread on the back.
Just wanted to mention that.
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Twin needles make awesome decorative stitches to edge pillowcases, placemats etc. I took a class on it when I got my Pfaff 7550 several years ago and loved the look it can create.

A twin needle is used in heirloom sewing to make pintucks.

You can make two rows of stitching( which look like a coverstitch)
which are evenly apart for the entire length of the sewing. Embroidery can look more interesting if you put two different colours in the needles. Some twin needles have a wing needle on one side and make interesting hole or hem work.

I also have a double needle with my Bernina machine. Bobbin loads in the front. Nancy's Notions has a great video on how to use the double needle. I have not tried it yet - but saved the info. You should be able to find it on her web site.

I'd love to see Nancy's Notions video. Could you tell me where I can find it?

Thanks