Am applying a doubled mitered binding exactly as I've done before, but this time

Hi Phyllis
If you feel doubtful, then use a double thread. It may take a bit more
effort and time now, but at least you won't be wondering about it in
the future.

Just my thoughts
Ginger in CA

Phyllis Nilsson wrote:
it looks as though the hand stitches (each one a back stitch, 8 to the inch)
just aren't strong enough to hold the binding in place over time. I don't
know whether the problem is real or just perceived because the binding and
thread are much lighter in color than I've used before and therefore I may
perceive them as being more fragile.

The binding fabric seems sturdier than most (if my wrists hold out until it
is done I'll be grateful), the thread is the same as I've been using for
years so I'm not sure why I'm questioning the durability of the binding
other than it just looks fragile.

Should I use a double thread to attach the binding and single thread to sew
it in place on the back or do you think a single thread with the back
stitch will be sturdy enough? I truly appreciate your opinions.
--
Toledo,Ohio

it looks as though the hand stitches (each one a back stitch, 8 to the inch)
just aren't strong enough to hold the binding in place over time. I don't
know whether the problem is real or just perceived because the binding and
thread are much lighter in color than I've used before and therefore I may
perceive them as being more fragile.

The binding fabric seems sturdier than most (if my wrists hold out until it
is done I'll be grateful), the thread is the same as I've been using for
years so I'm not sure why I'm questioning the durability of the binding
other than it just looks fragile.

Should I use a double thread to attach the binding and single thread to sew
it in place on the back or do you think a single thread with the back
stitch will be sturdy enough? I truly appreciate your opinions.
--
Toledo,Ohio

If you go with the double thread, knot each cut end separately and they will
be less quarrelsome. I don't know why. It just is. Maybe something to do
with the full moon. Polly Vote B'fly in '08

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Hi Phyllis
If you feel doubtful, then use a double thread. It may take a bit more
effort and time now, but at least you won't be wondering about it in
the future.

Just my thoughts
Ginger in CA

Phyllis Nilsson wrote:
it looks as though the hand stitches (each one a back stitch, 8 to the
inch)
just aren't strong enough to hold the binding in place over time. I
don't
know whether the problem is real or just perceived because the binding
and
thread are much lighter in color than I've used before and therefore I
may
perceive them as being more fragile.

The binding fabric seems sturdier than most (if my wrists hold out until
it
is done I'll be grateful), the thread is the same as I've been using for
years so I'm not sure why I'm questioning the durability of the binding
other than it just looks fragile.

Should I use a double thread to attach the binding and single thread to
sew
it in place on the back or do you think a single thread with the back
stitch will be sturdy enough? I truly appreciate your opinions.
--
Toledo,Ohio

May I suggest that you save yourself hours of aggravation, Phyllis, by
not using a double thread? I sometimes used to do that 'for strength';
but they rarely pull through at the same rate - loops, and tangles and
knots and ... ...
If you feel you need double for strength, perhaps do two passes on the
seam, with the back stitch of the second pass going between the back
stitch on the first pass.
..
In message ,
Phyllis Nilsson writes
it looks as though the hand stitches (each one a back stitch, 8 to the inch)
just aren't strong enough to hold the binding in place over time. I don't
know whether the problem is real or just perceived because the binding and
thread are much lighter in color than I've used before and therefore I may
perceive them as being more fragile.

The binding fabric seems sturdier than most (if my wrists hold out until it
is done I'll be grateful), the thread is the same as I've been using for
years so I'm not sure why I'm questioning the durability of the binding
other than it just looks fragile.

Should I use a double thread to attach the binding and single thread to sew
it in place on the back or do you think a single thread with the back
stitch will be sturdy enough? I truly appreciate your opinions.

--
Best Regards
pat on the hill

WOW ... I'd never hard THAT. Thanks, Miz
Polly.
Here is another tip. Use the thread as
it comes off the spool. IOW, the leading
end off spool needs to lead into the
needle eye. Helps prevent twisting. This
could also be a full moon issue.
PAT

Polly Esther wrote:

If you go with the double thread, knot each cut end separately and they will
be less quarrelsome. I don't know why. It just is. Maybe something to do
with the full moon. Polly Vote B'fly in '08

I really appreciate your help. If it doesn't appear to me to be sturdy at
the end of this first pass, I'm going to go for a second pass, single or
double I'm not sure yet. My wrists are aching so badly right now I'd like
to forget the whole thing for two months, but, unfortunately, I need it for
Christmas. Thanks again for your help, I knew I could count on you.

--
Toledo,Ohio