Stitch length?
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Stitch length?
Just curious - what stitch length do you use for piecing? On my old Kenmore, I used to use 10-12 stitches per inch. On my computerized Kenmore, it always starts up at 2.2, but I change it to 3.0. Is there a "recommended" stitch length for piecing? For stitching in the ditch? Thanks!
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I make all my quilts on my Featherweight & I use a fairly short stitch length... 15 stitches per inch usually. I don't think there's a "standard" per se. Just what you feel comfortable with (tho I suppose stitches could be too loose & things could pull apart or be too tight & pucker).
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depends on what type of piecing I am doing. for normal piecing, I am usually around a 2.4 on a Bernina, for paper piecing I shorten the stitch considerably, and for long strip piecing I lengthen the stitch. for long arm quilting, that depends also on what type of design look I want, but that usually ranges between 9 and 11.
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Long enough to get the seam ripper point into easily/short enough to hold things together washing after washing.
On my Bernie 1031 and vintage Bernie 830 that's between 2.5 and 3 on the manual dial.
Jan in VA
On my Bernie 1031 and vintage Bernie 830 that's between 2.5 and 3 on the manual dial.
Jan in VA
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