My stockinette stitch doesn't create a "v" pattern and visible straight lines are created instead. How to fix this? reddit.com/gallery/s6gx7u
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πŸ“…︎ Jan 17 2022
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My friend’s bernina (bernette 55) is sewing each stitch three times (forward once, backwards once, and forward again) - it happens when sewing both straight stitches and zigzag stitches, but everything is normal when you sew in reverse. What’s going on here? v.redd.it/yxd5ta40mwa81
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πŸ‘€︎ u/swerthan
πŸ“…︎ Jan 10 2022
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I messed up big time. Missed a stitch at the end and was to far gone to go back. How can I fix this before I add in a boarder? I tried going straight for the boarder and it just sticks out more than I would like. Suggestions would be very much appreciated, thank you in advance
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πŸ‘€︎ u/PNW_LIVIN
πŸ“…︎ Jan 11 2022
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Seem unable to crochet a neat/straight edge using the top bar stitch- help?

Recently I started crocheting and fell in love with tunisian. For the holiday break I got it in mind that mayhaps I could actually manage a scarf in top bar stitch but.. I seem unable to crochet a straight border on the left hand side.

I've started over several times, watched various tutorials and I really think I am doing the same 'thing' for every final stitch: first picking up a loop 'normally' after the final post, then following the final post downwards and stick the hook into its loop plus the second 'loop' at the bottom, yarn over, pull through, chain one - but clearly something is totally wrong. I was visiting family over the past couple of days and just crocheted on but now that I am home again I am contemplating to start over once more. It's just that I am out of ideas on how to avoid this from happening. Am I missing something crucial or something oddly specific to this top bar stitch? https://imgur.com/a/VJaKZqQ

Am planning to crochet a border to either side once the middle panel is finished - do you reckon I will able to hide the uneven left side or should I indeed start over (after collecting your wisdom) once again?

Update: bearing /u/use-username's comments in mind I went back to making test swatches and settled on quite a simple 'solution', which I think works pretty well: my original 'piece' didn't seem to suffer from parallelogramism much so I abandoned the alternating rows again, but kept the extra yarn over 'trick': for each forward pass pick up a loop trough each front top bar including the one to the left of the last post. Then yarn-over, and pull up through the final stitch (both strands) of the preceding/side row. So you end up with two loops on your hook instead of one for the final stitch, then start the return pass by yarning-over and pulling through two loops. I'm pretty happy with how that's turning out - here's to hoping I'll finally make it to the end of this scarf now ;)

Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/sm03UW5

Update one skein in and I the new swath is turning out so much better than the old one, am really happy that I started over. Top: old piece with messy edge (was also found by the cat so there's some cat hairs >.<), bottom: new piece.. As can be seen I also followed /u/mladypain 's advice on marking the first stitch in each forward pass - definitely helps!

I also modified my description above of what I ended up doing somewhat.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/penthiseleia
πŸ“…︎ Dec 27 2021
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[LoZ] [ALTTP] The map is finally filled in! Now I just need to fill in the clouds. Lots of clouds. (roughly 50.6K stitches) Enjoy this unedited version straight from my phone. Thank you all for following along with my journey so far with this cross-stitch project.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/oldmanchadly
πŸ“…︎ Dec 08 2021
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How do I fix or prevent the gaps in the plant pot (on the right) that are created by the green stitches going through it? I did the plant pot first with straight stitch and the green one is back stitch
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πŸ‘€︎ u/palmtree_shelter
πŸ“…︎ Jan 10 2022
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Hi all! I’m struggling to figure out how to change colors on this little penguin’s belly and make it straight! There’s no pattern provided, I was trying to recreate it from the picture I got from Pinterest! It’s 24sc around, I started the white after stitch 7 and did 10 of white total on each row. reddit.com/gallery/rf1k73
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πŸ“…︎ Dec 12 2021
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Working on relearning embroidery. Just finished the straight stitch family. reddit.com/gallery/ryna09
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Rikukitsune
πŸ“…︎ Jan 08 2022
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I just started embroidering and I got this kit on Amazon. I don’t like how this part turned out. I did a straight stitch over a satin stitch. How can I avoid this? reddit.com/gallery/rlsgzm
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πŸ‘€︎ u/brixx982
πŸ“…︎ Dec 22 2021
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Stitch braids/straight backs
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πŸ‘€︎ u/deelashedout
πŸ“…︎ Nov 25 2021
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Newbie here! Does anyone have tips on how to improve my satin stitch? I can never seem to keep the threads straight; they roll and it looks messy
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πŸ‘€︎ u/dayison2
πŸ“…︎ Nov 15 2021
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Question about quilting this! I want to stitch in the ditch, but I don’t know if I should do the straight lines, diagonal lines or both. Help!
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Small_Shake6263
πŸ“…︎ Nov 12 2021
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Sewing stretch fabrics with a straight stitch only machine

Hullo all!

Are there any techniques for sewing stretchy fabrics such as spandex, stretch velvet, Jersey, etc with a straight stitch? My only machine is a Singer 66, and I'm not sure if it's time to invest in a more modern machine for such projects, buy a serger, or ask to borrow a friend's. I've tried using the zigzag apparatus and it's... Finicky with the best of times, especially with napped fabrics like velvet.

Thanks in advance!

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πŸ‘€︎ u/CreamPuff97
πŸ“…︎ Nov 27 2021
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[FO] Finally finished. β€œThe Tease” adapted by The Art of Stitch on Etsy. Four months straight work and 30,000 stitches. Definitely my most ambitious project ever
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πŸ‘€︎ u/thewellredbaker
πŸ“…︎ Oct 19 2021
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trying to make ashton’s hat and was wondering how to make it? i was going to go about it like a bucket hat (flat circle on top, straight sides, brim) but was wondering what would make the brim look like this/what stitch it is? or any tips. thanks!
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πŸ‘€︎ u/soin1D
πŸ“…︎ Dec 31 2021
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hi I’m trying to take in some clothes and noticed that my bobbin thread (white) is showing through on the top of my fabric. I’m unsure of what to do and these are the settings my machine are on currently. It’s on straight stitch 7. How do I fix this? reddit.com/gallery/qtffnd
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Wasabi_Jumpy
πŸ“…︎ Nov 14 2021
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Advice on how to straight the stitch line? πŸ˜ͺ im doing a beret and i want to have a straight line across the circle, maybe i should switch to hdc? u_u
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πŸ“…︎ Oct 29 2021
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Glassed Bolivia and am now proceeding to stitch my empire together with straight railroads and colonization policies. reddit.com/gallery/r2ixar
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πŸ‘€︎ u/TheHongKOngadian
πŸ“…︎ Nov 26 2021
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First couple of items made. Still can’t quite get my saddle stitch to lay straight…is it not β€œalways go behind the lead stitch”? Either way been having a blast… reddit.com/gallery/r0y8bt
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πŸ‘€︎ u/candrews9
πŸ“…︎ Nov 24 2021
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Favorite foot / attachment for a straight-stitch machine?

I'm seeing that a lot of midcentury straight stitch sewing machines came with all sorts of doo-dads: ruffler, gathering foot, tucking foot, adjustable hemmer, etc. Plus you could add on bigger attachments like zig zaggers and buttonholers.

Which foot or attachment is your favorite? Which have worked well for you in the past and which made you say "meh"?

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πŸ‘€︎ u/frugal-grrl
πŸ“…︎ Nov 07 2021
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[CHAT] Blackwork question. Stitching on 14 ct. Should straight lines be stitched every square like - - - - - or in one straight stitch like β€”β€”β€” ? I hope I’m wording this correctly.. thanks!
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πŸ‘€︎ u/tinybutmighty515
πŸ“…︎ Sep 12 2021
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Why is it stitching like this? Faux leather, using leather needle, polyester thread, straight stitch at 2.5 length (on a Brother CP 100X)
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Amrichards73
πŸ“…︎ Oct 06 2021
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When looking at other knitting, my stitches don’t look exactly right. The right side looks legit but the left stitch looks like a straight line. What am I doing wrong?
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What does stitch 02 do? (My manual says 01 is a stretch straight stitch).
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πŸ‘€︎ u/TheAngelND
πŸ“…︎ Oct 14 2021
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Why does this keep happening to my bobbin thread? Machine is cleaned, brand new needle, recommended tension per manual for the straight stitch
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πŸ‘€︎ u/worcesternellie
πŸ“…︎ Aug 24 2021
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First time sewing, need help with straight stitch.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/solSunRa
πŸ“…︎ Sep 11 2021
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The secret to a straight edge. If you're not using a border, place the last stitch of the row into the side loops instead of the top of the stitch. It gives a neater finished edge to things like scarves, washcloths & pot holders.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Jaded_Midget
πŸ“…︎ Sep 05 2021
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First time sewing. Need help with straight stitch.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/solSunRa
πŸ“…︎ Sep 11 2021
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Is a straight stitch durable for clothes?
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πŸ‘€︎ u/notsopurexo
πŸ“…︎ Sep 13 2021
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"I think I'll hand quilt this" said the lady who can't stitch a straight line to save her life. imgur.com/HOgQ2SM
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πŸ‘€︎ u/atwoheadedcat
πŸ“…︎ May 21 2021
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My current Dr Martens. My favourite pair is tied between the double stitch 1460 bex and the virginia 1490. The 1490s were super comfy straight out of the box which was nice. Also managed to get a pair of MIE 1460s this week for about 60% off which was nice, they're on the right.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/nickisme123
πŸ“…︎ Jul 25 2021
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Happy Camper washcloths. I love crafting in camp πŸ₯° . Anyone have a recommendation for finishing this pattern with a straight edge? Slanty stitch
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πŸ‘€︎ u/orpcexplore
πŸ“…︎ Jul 19 2021
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Stitch my AOD patch straight on a New Era hat. Custom patch available. Magfed for Life v.redd.it/aiwmnvu21ro71
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I just whipped out a garment in DB cotton polyester. Love the material but not in love with how I hem (1/2" pressed under and then zigzag stitch. Can I do straight stitch on hems? Or is it a risk of ripping when worn? What do you all do?

Id like it to look store bought, but I was always under the impressing that you should do zigzag for stretch knits.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/AuDBallBag
πŸ“…︎ Aug 08 2021
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Can anyone tell me the proper way to add thread on a peyote stitch? I’m having trouble with keeping my edges straight/uniform where I add thread.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/OliveLane96
πŸ“…︎ Jul 01 2021
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Anyone knows why the zigzag stitch doesn’t work? It works fine for a straight line but when i do zigzags this happens v.redd.it/2w1ew3um3zh71
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Tristanb78
πŸ“…︎ Aug 17 2021
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Straight stitch Bluebird
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Eazy_Monterey
πŸ“…︎ Jul 26 2021
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What am I doing wrong? This is a practice run using free motion foot for the first time on a singer tradition. My width and length are set to 0 and straight stitch. I tried adjusting the tension on this straight line, the higher tension was worst but even starting out at 0 it's a problem. Thoughts? reddit.com/gallery/oq2mbd
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πŸ‘€︎ u/paronomasochism
πŸ“…︎ Jul 23 2021
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Straight Stitch

Hey y'all! I have a question about the straight stitch! Whenever I do it, the stitche never seems to lay flat on the backing, it always seems to be a little lifted. Any ideas as to the cause of this? Has anyone else had this problem.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/pellohcase
πŸ“…︎ Sep 17 2021
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Hi. I've been sewing for about 24 hours now, so very very newbie. I was wondering why this keeps happening to my triple straight stitch? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks so much.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/just_rambling62
πŸ“…︎ Aug 16 2021
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Anybody else having trouble keeping the edges straight with the basket weave stitch?
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Unabletoquit2
πŸ“…︎ Jul 28 2021
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First Time Knitter! I started knitting approximately 24hrs ago (lol) anyway, after a couple of tutorials I’ve pretty much got the garter stitch down pat. Tips on how to get the edges straight? I’m assuming the holes mean I’ve missed a stitch? What do you all think for an initial go?
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πŸ‘€︎ u/roxxxyramjet
πŸ“…︎ May 02 2021
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If you knit through the back loop AND wrap clockwise do you have a straight knit stitch or double twisted?

I'm a continental knitter.

For purls, I always knit through the front leg, wrapping under then over+between the needles (I think this is ccw).

But I've never been able to knit stitch - it's always like a brain fart in my hands. BUT I can do through the back loop and wrapping the yarn from the top of the needle to the bottom. So when I pull my working yarn up it's in a "U" (with the working yarn being the left arm of the U). I'm pretty sure this is clockwise.

I was fine with slow, twisted knits and straight purls, but I actually prefer knitting this way as it's much closer to crochet. The stitches are coming out a bit different than the back of my regular purls but I think that might just be a tension issue.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/SomewhatGlittery
πŸ“…︎ Aug 18 2021
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I want to create a straight line mouth for this mummy but my ladder stitch comes out zippuckered. What can i do instead?
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πŸ‘€︎ u/surplum
πŸ“…︎ Jul 19 2021
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Searched for information on this International. Wiki says Japanese clone of Singer? Think it is from 1940's or 50's. Straight stitch only with reverse. No zig zag or embroidery stitch. Mom gave it to me when I left for college 45 years ago. Besides needles, I've only replaced the belt in 2018. reddit.com/gallery/o6qwea
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πŸ‘€︎ u/winklerms57
πŸ“…︎ Jun 24 2021
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