Stitch in the ditch foot - another use

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03-16-2010, 03:49 PM

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Deb watkins

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Originally Posted by dakotamaid

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Originally Posted by Nancy in Louisiana

OK, I'm a bit slow here -- if you put the guide blade on the fold, then the needle would be stitching a quarter inch to the left of the fold??? (I'm using a Janome quarter inch foot where the blade is attached to the side of the little foot prong.)

For both you and prm, I believe there are two different feet we are talking about. One is a quarter inch guide for stitching 1/4 inch seams and the other is a "stitch in the ditch foot" which has a little blade that is aligned with the needle. When she lines up her "blade" with the folded line she is actually stitching on that line. Is that clear as mud?? :)

Correct. I also have a Janome, and do use the 1/4 foot guide (with the needle moved a bit to the right for that scant 1/4 inch) when I am making my blocks. I use the stitch in the ditch - the extended metal guide when I need to sew RIGHT ON THE LINE. My quilting foot is what I know as my walking foot.

03-16-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Pats8e8

Yep, been using mine for all diagonal sewing, works great!

I knew I wasn't the only one who probably did this. I have not seen a posting for this and thought it was good to share!

03-16-2010, 03:54 PM

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I do belive that SID feet are available for most machines. I also think that you would need one particular to your machine. I know that some of the shafts are straight, while some are angled a bit. That would make a difference in the alingment of the attachment.

03-16-2010, 06:12 PM

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Super tip - never thought of that one - I have used it for a "scant 1/4" before - but will give this a try.

03-16-2010, 06:15 PM

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oh - just saw piano lady's question - I too have a janome machine - and they DO make a stitch in the ditch foot (snap on at least).

03-16-2010, 06:17 PM

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I have a SITD foot and can't stand it. This is a much better use for it. :D

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Originally Posted by pianolady

Is the "stitch in the ditch" foot a universal foot for all machines, or do you need the one made for your brand? I have never heard of this foot. I have a Janome, which I love.

I have Janome machines also, it's the G foot.