Continuing the discussion from How to take increased stitches into a pattern
Labelledame
Hi Salmonmac,
Hope you are well and able to help me once again.
I have now completed all the pieces for my Baby Sleeping Bag and with
your advice and my husband’s help in making charts for how to knit when I had to decrease on several pieces such as the Hood and the right and left front sections I am now onto putting together the whole Sleeping Bag.
This is my problem. The pattern says to use a fine backstitch to sew up the long seams and the shoulder and sleeve seams. I presume that this is a strong stitch to strengthen the seams. However, with my 4 line pattern and using white wool on a white Sleeping bag it is impossible to see clearly the line of stitches. Should I use a different colour or a different stitch. I love mattress stitch but it might be difficult to work out how to place my stitches.
I hope I have explained my problem clearly and I would appreciate your help and advice.
Best wishes.
That’s great that you were able to complete the pieces.
Mattress stitch is a good way to go and results in a sturdy seam. You could use a different color since the seaming strand becomes essentially invisible. Maybe a light cream or pale pastel to make it easier to see.
I like backstitch for aligning stripes but otherwise use mattress stitch on long seams.
Thank you so much for your advice.
I shall use a suitable yarn in a pale colour and enjoy using my favourite mattress stitch.
Enjoy the summer!