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   ShannonG4d | Dec 05, 2008 04:24pm | #1

   Bias seams are happiest if you use a small zigzag stitch to create them.  Make it about 2.0 mm long, and 1.5 in width.  The zigzag will allow the bias to move as it wants, and the narrow width will allow the seam to appear straight to the eye.

   Shannon

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   Stitchwitch | Dec 05, 2008 05:45pm | #3

   Thank you very much. This makes perfect sense. What about using the "stretch stitch" usually used for knits?

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   ShannonG4d | Dec 05, 2008 05:52pm | #4

   It depends on how your machine defines that stitch.  On some machines, it is a triple-back-zigzag, which would be too bulky in thread for your application.  If the stretch stitch is a simple angled zigzag, it should be okay.  Do test a sample on your fabric; you might need to make it a bit longer or wider to give your particular fabric room to stretch.

   Shannon

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   Sancin | Dec 14, 2008 06:01am | #7

   I find that the triple back stitch is heavy on a number of fabrics. On looking at my failures I came to the conclusion that it simply uses too much thread, even for shirtweight fabric.

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   Stitchwitch | Dec 08, 2008 09:18am | #5

   I have tried it and it WORKS. I used a SL of 2.0 and a SW of 1.0 on my Designer SE and I also used the 1/4" foot. It has a single hole and the zig zag is narrow enough not to cause any problems. The seams came out perfectly. Thank you. I used the same method for stitching French Seams in a very lightweight chiffon, only for the first row of stitching. It also worked like a charm.

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   ShannonG4d | Dec 08, 2008 03:57pm | #6

   Congratulations!  I'm glad it worked well:)

   Shannon

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   damascusannie | Dec 05, 2008 04:27pm | #2

   Can you reduce your presser foot pressure? Or a walking/even feed foot would help, too.