How to "Stitch in the Ditch"

[@kirstiefildes3450]

As a new quilter thanks for explaining this clearly . Thanks heaps 😊

[@lindasmith1476]

You explain things so clearly and then show us what you mean, also. And you speak clearly and your tutorials are some of the very best. Thank you.

[@deb_b57]

I love watching your videos. You’re prepared and get right to the project! No camera messing, looking for items, or unnecessary chatting. You have a pleasant voice, give great explanations, and stay on point. 😊 THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I look for your videos when I need help, but I love all your great ideas and information!👍🏻

[@SueGrassmann]

Thank you so much for your clear explanation. Watched other videos and no one explained so well.

[@robinmosier3363]

This lady right here has taught me so much about sewing.. I will continue watching her for a very long time...THanks so much..

[@ecoquilting7077]

Let's like this one back into every quilter's you tube feed! As usual, Lori explains things so well. I love the close-up views.

[@robinplante9560]

Excellent video. Now I know why I always struggled with this stitch.

[@jackiematsumura2649]

Oh wow- I’ve been quilting 20 years and I learned why my stitching strays off the ditch! Wonderful explanation.

[@missourimule921]

This is the only video I've watched that explained and illustrated stitch-in-the-ditch clearly. Thank you SO very much!

[@FrithEvans]

Excellent video! I really enjoyed your detailed explanation of how to stitch in the ditch. Thank you!

[@christineharmony2375]

Wow! Just found your video after hunting around. Thanks so much . That has helped a lot.

[@sewknitcro]

Great explanation and demo. I wish I had seen this 4 years ago I did not think about the seams making the ditches now I know why my ditch stitches have never looked good. THANK YOU!!!

[@janecatalano8621]

This is the clearest explanation of stitch in the ditch, complete with visual closeups I have ever seen, and I have many quilting books. Thank you for this wonderful tutorial! This is sure to help all quilters, new and experienced.

[@cynthiacalderon4085]

Excellent Tutorial...you are ALWAYS very detailed and explicit....GREAT Job an thank you.

[@valerieroling8035]

Excellent information? I love how you get right to the point and start teaching. I always learn something I didn't know and I was shocked to see that you could interchange feet with the walking foot. Yay to that. I will have to look in my foot collection to see if I have something similar. Thanks Laura! You're the best.

[@nancy9478]

I learned so much from this! Thank you, Laura!

[@itubeutubealltube]

Thank you for this very detailed and clear explanation! Right before watching your video, I watched a different one on stitching in the ditch that left me with lots of questions. Your video answered them all.

[@marytheresascahill7378]

Struggled with this stitch, on the verge of giving in when I found your video. Thank you so much Laura, had it mastered in minutes, am now a fan! Will be watching you from now on, thanks again, and greetings from Bonnie Scotland!

[@marilyntye3312]

Thank you for the simple and very comprehensive explanation of the ditch, how to manage changes of side of ditch and where to sew first - a really super video.

[@tracyrain4941]

I so appreciate your videos, Laura. You explain so much in an easy to understand way - even for beginners like me. I have learnt tons just from watching you, even on topics, like dressmaking, that don't interest me just now. Thank you so much, and keep the great vids coming...you are such an inspiration...Tracy

[@SewVeryEasy]

thank you and thank you for watching

[@sbaumgartner9848]

You explained this technique better than I've heard before.

[@22ebbie]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of stitching in the ditch!

[@dawnlaverty3592]

Very clear video thank you. I was going throw a sewing drawer looking for my stitch in the ditch foot just yesterday and came across the box my walking foot came in and wondered why I had kept the box. I’m now thinking perhaps there is another foot in it. I’m excited to go and have a look now, and then having a trial run. Thank you so much from a beginner quilter. ❤

[@KMLong-hi9iw]

Very good explanation and example. You are an excellent teacher.

[@vpavithra]

I was watching a tv show where they were talking about stitch in the ditch and I wanted to know what it was. You explained it beautifully! Thank you

[@StarLipe]

Thank you so much for the simple tutorial and explaining the feet!

[@melmcd100]

Thank you for this video, Laura! You always explain things so well and demonstrate so everyone can grasp it! You are always my go-to!

[@anneeq50]

Good info for beginners Laura. Also the fabric is so so pretty.

[@glynwalton5202]

Nice, easy to follow explanation, particularly with the use of the 2 alternative feet.

[@cindymcfarland4686]

My Viking has the stitch in the ditch foot attachment for the walking foot and it is great! Makes it so easy to do! So worth the price of the foot.

[@ssoozee]

You really are wonderful. Thank you so much for all you do to make sense of my little sewing world. 💖

[@Coldfusion1205]

Love all your videos. Thank you for explaining this in such detail.

[@janicehopper3732]

Great video! This was the best explanation and demonstration I have seen. Was able to do it in no time. Thank you!

[@lovecrochet8587]

LOVE you laura😍😍it's because of you and only you why i start to quilt and i adore it .....thing you💐💐💐

[@SewVeryEasy]

so glad to hear, it is a great hobby thanks for watching

[@mamag9421]

Thank you for the detailed information and demonstration on the presser feet

[@chrisb5391]

Wow! I didn't know you could change the foot on the walking foot to the edge foot. Thanks for sharing.

[@1tbaccus]

Thank you for your tips. Your so amazing. A wonderful teacher.

[@katrinathomson9478]

Tonya Baccus c

[@ginalaplant8219]

Laura you make it look so easy

[@kellyhord3228]

Great explanation. Thank you. I’m new to quilting and have been wondering what this term meant.

[@greysandradecollazos3776]

Buena tarde gracias por compartir sus proyectos desde Colombiaa bendiciones para este nuevo año que esté lleno de salud y éxitos

[@paintbrush1718]

Love explanation of feet. New to sewing and their uses..now i understand why my foot wanted to slide run off..

[@connienickelson8915]

Thanks so much for explaining this. You have helped me a lot.

[@alored1932]

beginner here... lovie the video..thanks…. oh my I love your silver hai ;r girl... keep it up..... hair is amazing :)

[@darlenenelson215]

Thank you Laura just what I needed💞 Love watching you

[@carolegentry6538]

Thank you for explaining this so well. "Hills".....I never knew. Makes sense, now.

[@cherimayer6617]

I love you.... Thank you for what you teach us. this will help a lot. Cheri

[@kfb7672]

What a terrific explanation 👍

[@caroleseubert6810]

Thank you! This video was very helpful as are your others.

[@alanasharif4257]

Thanx. Luv ur videos. You are excellent teacher .👍 l learn many things from you. 👍

[@dianenickerson4744]

Thank you for this tutorial. I've wondered how to do this well and accurately. I feel confident enough to try it now!

[@deannesherriff3247]

Now I understand the principle, you explained this very well. Unfortunately I work on a vintage machine and I can’t get modern feet which fit it. Usually it’s great but I’ve just started to quilt. I’ve never stitched in the ditch and I have a limited range of feet. Any suggestions?

[@pamvanderhoof7358]

Wow! This should really help. Thanks for the information about the feet I can use.

[@chloegrl1366]

I need to stitch in the ditch a paper pieced block and it really hard for me to tell the hill and the valley........your pink and grey fabric is super adorbs!

[@barbarav2430]

Thank you! I am making my first quilt and learning as I go along. This is very clear, I'm off to try it!

[@2847Katie]

Wonderful explanation of this technique.

[@pennyproper4575]

As always AWESOME IDEA THANK YOU FOR SHARING LOVE LOVE

[@loriratcliff4518]

I have that #5 foot!! I always wondered what it was for!

[@Pegsci]

Thank you for the useful information on feet.

[@alisonjanvrin5448]

I love to stitch in the ditch, it’s honestly my go to quilt stitch. I’m not comfortable doing free motion, it’s a disaster when I do. 🤣

[@maureenlehman139]

Fantastic video! Thank you so much

[@tinam4353]

Very helpful! What stitch length do you recommend?

[@suefordyce4764]

Hi Laura - what if my seams are ironed "open" and not pushed to one side? how do I do this? Also should we be doing this with the backing on? Love that you have a bernina I've learnt so much about my walking foot!

[@theresamorgan1033]

Well, I can go back to stitching in the ditch now.... I had the wrong foot all along..... Thank You!!!!

[@loriratcliff4518]

Theresa Morgan -I always avoided it too because I’m terrible at staying on a straight line and it looked messy. Since I tried it with the #5 foot it made all the difference in the world!

[@newcopperpenny]

Hello Laura, Thank you very much for your return message. I am asking what is the best brand of safety pins to purchase, for pin basting a quilt. I have seen a safety pin fastener that is supposed to make it easier on your hands to close the safety pins but not sure if it is one of the "can't live without items" I have not purchased these items but I am in the process of gathering things that will be need, to start quilting smaller quilts. Thank you for the tutorials you share with us. KZbin is wonderful! Pamela Granger

[@SewVeryEasy]

I do use a good safety pin like this amzn.to/2kIhIsF it has a curve on it, which makes it easier to use. I do also have that tool amzn.to/2sDBlFN It is easier on the hands. You can also use a spoon! Try the spoon and see if makes a difference :) hope this helps!

[@jaynecrowe2226]

really well explained thankyou

[@bburns2478]

Very informative video but I was totally distracted by your gorgeous ring!!!!

[@SewVeryEasy]

Thanks I do love different rings

[@lowec315]

I’ve done that and have that foot, but I never realized I could move the foot at the intersection. Thank you.

[@itahayes6165]

Thanks Laura, love all your videos, your my go to teacher. I plan to start practicing FMQ, do you have videos on this.

[@SewVeryEasy]

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[@tantemili]

Thankyou. This helps me a lot!

[@Annistan]

This was very helpful! Thanks!

[@doreneanderson9077]

i was wondering it looks like you have like the basting stitch is that it for length of the stitch?

[@lindapucillo3493]

Thanks for this tutorial. It is very informative. I have done a lot of stitch in the ditch, and you have helped make me more accurate. Also, love the baby quilt you were working on. Any chance of getting the pattern and fabric information on it? Love your videos. Thanks!

[@SewVeryEasy]

let me see what I can do:)

[@newcopperpenny]

Laura, I have always sent my quilt tops to get quilted, but it is getting rather expensive and I would like to be able to quilt smaller items myself. I noticed you uses pins for this baby quilt but what sizes and brand of safety pins do you recommend when having to pin baste for larger items? I do have some arthritis in my hands and wondered if you ever used a pin fastener or is it not a real useful tool? Thank you for all of your wonderful tutorials. You have a great way of communicating process. Thanks "sew" very much:) Pam

[@yvonnevee1006]

So helpful!!!! Ty sooo much💕🧵

[@Sasslette]

As always very helpful!!

[@lyndasnart7823]

as usual a good learning experience

[@RobaGuyo-ke9nt]

How to purposed construction of stone masonry ditch work?

[@jolynnrood9650]

Thank you for your help. This was the 1st time I was going to try "Stitch in the Ditch". My problem is, I already I ironed & lightly starched the back side of my rows open! I watched how to do this long time ago, to help the fabric lay flat. It looked like I shouldn't have ironed them open, to make a hill, on one side of the ditch. I'm going to hate ironing them back to one side. Can I still try "stitch in the ditch" with leaving them ironed open ? Or should I just Ditch it, & do it on the next quilt I make?

[@jolynnrood9650]

Never mind I read the comments from a year ago, where you said, "not to sew in the center because it will weaken the stitch. Instead sew 1/4 inch over, to sew on 2nd layer of fabric underneath. I saw that commented on twice, so I think that's right. If that's not right let me know.

[@stitchwithrick1095]

great instructions, thanks for sharing.

[@pegjennings2862]

What size stitch do you use on a quilt?

[@brianblake9160]

Where can I get a walking foot like the one you are using here. I cannot find one anywhere. Thanks

[@hazeljerrymunro2975]

Thank you so much. Good information!!!

[@newcopperpenny]

Laura, Thank you for all of your wonderful tutorials. You have a great way of communicating process. I have always sent my quilt tops to get quilted, but it is getting rather expensive and I would like to be able to quilt smaller items myself. I noticed you uses pins for this baby quilt but what sizes and brand of safety pins do you recommend when having to pin baste for larger items? I do have some arthritis in my hands and wondered if you ever used a pin fastener or is it not a real useful tool? Thanks "sew" very much:) Pam

[@SewVeryEasy]

I do love to spray baste my quilts or use safety pins. I did use straight pins for this but I did get pocked a lot. And what do you mean a pin fastener!

[@THEQUILTINGOWL]

Wonderfully explained, thank you :)

[@tammie9511]

Does the quilt have to be totally sewed together to do this stitch?

[@SewVeryEasy]

no you can use this stick anytime

[@debjacobson9800]

Thank you Laura ✂️

[@beckymeals6014]

What is the quilt pattern of the wall hanging behind you?

[@shawnapeterson3539]

Did you start stitching in the center of the quilt or start on the edge?

[@SewVeryEasy]

I stated on the edge:)

[@shawnapeterson3539]

Thank you:)

[@nenethmendoza]

Do i need to lower the feed dogs if you do this kind of quilt?

[@samanthaelizabeth8330]

Neneth Mendoza when you stitch in the ditch you leave the feed dogs up!

[@gracepatane9384]

Great tips!!

[@debbuckingham2313]

This was perfect!

[@DWRead-ms8wi]

Can you recommend a stitch length for stitching in the ditch?

[@SewVeryEasy]

2.75

[@bonitanance6380]

Can you still use the stitch im the ditch if you press open your seams?

[@SewVeryEasy]

yes it is, however keep in mind that you are stitching over top of the stitching line, and it can weaken the threads. For seams press open I would recommend stitching 1/4 beside, so that the stitching stays strong.

[@bonitanance6380]

SewVeryEasy thank you so much!

[@bonitanance6380]

Do you have a tutorial on how to determine the direction press the seams for all seams to nest together in one direction?

[@lgeorge1300]

Great Video, where can we get the pattern for that baby quilt you were holding.

[@SewVeryEasy]

I'm working on it:)

[@ledafoley7043]

Thank you this is going to help.

[@stew9stew]

very interesting info!

[@PatA95]

What is that cute animal fabric you're using?

[@SewVeryEasy]

it is a older line from Timeless treasures.

[@marialeon1888]

Why is my quilt backing puckering

[@elsafischer3247]

Thank you I will do how you recommend

[@DWRead-ms8wi]

This makes me wonder: Why are seam allowances pressed to the side, instead of being pressed open?

[@adriennegallagher6282]

It results in a stronger seam. If they were pressed to each side, there would be no fabric in the middle to stitch on. That being said, some sewists like to press open for a flatter seam.

[@DWRead-ms8wi]

Thanks, Adrienne. I'd always wondered about the reason. Would it be easier to control the foot if the seam is flat and pressed open?Stitching on the median instead of stitching in the ditch.

[@adriennegallagher6282]

While it is technically easier, it's not a great idea. Keep in mind what is going on. The stitches are falling in the ditch, which in the case of pressed open seams means that the quilting going over the connecting patchwork stitches and then falling into the batting. No fabric to support the stitching on the top side. So if you press seams open, you're probably not going to stitch in the ditch. Free motion quilting or stitching across the seams would be more long-lasting. That being said, every quilter has his/her favourite methods!

[@SewVeryEasy]

I can see Adrienne answered you:) I have the best viewers, it is great how we what to help each other out:)

[@SewVeryEasy]

Thanks for your help":)