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    IllineSmith is offline Senior Member
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    Okay, you know how you sew strips together and then cut them apart into squares? So many times when I get to the point of using them to make larger squares, she seams where I have cut them apart are splitting. Is this something I should stress over and worry about too much? I try not to worry about the twisted seams very much because that is going to happen if I want my block to be smooth where the seams meet. I just have a terrible fear of my quilt coming apart down the road if I don't fix these at this point. Is there a way to keep this from happening?

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    Default Re: Splitting Seams

    Hi Illine ... I wish I had an answer..... but I don't. I've had the same issues and usually there is just a stitch or two that seems to separate, but sometimes I've had to go back and re-stitch when there is too much of an opening. I'd love to hear what others think on this subject, so thanks very much for asking...
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    Default Re: Splitting Seams

    When I do strip/cut sewing I use a smaller stitch setting "2.0" if the material is thin, then "1.8" - that way when it gets handled alot with cutting and shuffling/nesting I don't have to worry about a stitch coming undone.

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    Default Re: Splitting Seams

    If I know i'll be cutting over the seam i use a smaller stitch. downside is, when i find i have to "unsew", the small stitches are a real pain.

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    Default Re: Splitting Seams

    If they are less than 1/4 inch from end, I don't worry about it because they are going to be reinforced when you put the pieces together. If you are concerned, just take a couple of back stitches when you get to the end of each sew line. That will keep anything from coming apart.
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    Default Re: Splitting Seams

    As long as the slipped stitch doesn't go beyond the seam allowance you will be fine.
    When reading the instructions for those dastardly Y seams, they tell you that to be a stitch short is better than a stitch long, because you will catch the fabric in the next seam. So I'd say if it's just a little bit, no problem. If it is more than your 1/4" seam allowance you might want to tighten up your stitch length and repair it before you go farther.
    Good luck & happy stitching!

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    I agree you should always use a smaller stitch length. I see alot of folks whose stitch length is about 8 stitches per inch. You should increase that to about 12 to 15 stitches per inch. Your seam won't come apart as easily once you do this.

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    Great information here for us newbies -
    Thank you!

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    Excellent information! I never even thought about making my stitch size smaller. But, in the meantime... guess I'll just have to go back and re-stitch if necessary. Thank you all so much for the input. I think you have solved a problem for my future!

    Illine

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    I have to admit though, using smaller stitches makes it awfully hard to rip out if you have to. lol

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