Piecing stitches

[Juliejaz]

At what stitch should your machine (not a computerized machine) be set at when piecing? I was told I'm using the wrong setting. I've had mine set on about 1.5. I was told I should be making the stitches smaller.

Julie

[Caroline1947]

I dont know what setting that is as machines are different,,,but a good length is about 15 stitches per inch,,,you can guesstimate,,LOL!

[gardenquilter]

what does your machine default to when you turn it on that is the stitch i use - i make tighter for paper piecing

what reason were you given for yours being off

[Juliejaz]

I have an older machine and my stitch regulator is 0 - 5. I set my stitch at half way between 1 and 2. I was told that my stitches should be smaller. The reasons was because you shouldn't be able to see your stitches clearly. I'm confused now.


Julie

[Suzquilts]

My machine is automatically set at 2.5 when it turns on. I've used it on several quilts, never had anything come apart.

Suz

[sewbug]

I was told 12 stitches per inch is a good piecing stitch. I usually use a basting stitch first on tricky seams then resew using the regular stitch.

[sewcarolyn]

juliejaz....if you are concerned sew a scrap, measure an inch and count the stitches. I would only be concerned if when you tug the seams it loosens the seams.

[Grammy2]

My machine goes 0-5 I usually sew at about 2 or 2 1/2.

[knitnoid]

'Shoudn't be able to see your stitches clearly" -- take your glasses off.

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

My computerized machine defaults to 2.5, but I bump it down to 2.0 I just counted and it works out to about 14 stitches an inch. Any smaller I would have issues picking them out.

Remember, there are no quilt police. If your piecing doesn't pull apart or fall apart, then I wouldn't worry about it.