Stitch-in-the-ditch
A sewing technique where you stitch directly into an existing seam line to secure an under-layer invisibly. A machine stitching technique where you sew directly into the seam line (the ditch) to secure an underlayer invisibly. (merged)
Where it is used
Stitching Waistband in the Ditch
p. 9- From the right side of the dress, sew precisely in the groove (stitch-in-the-ditch) between the waistband and the skirt to secure the inner waistband on the reverse side.
Prepare the waistband and attach it to the top edge of the pants
p. 22- Topstitch along the waistband seam, stitching right in the seam ditch.
Prepare the waistband and attach it to the top edge of the pants
p. 25- Sew a topstitch along the waistband attachment seam in the center section of the waistband, stitching right in the seam ditch.
17.10. Topstitching waistband ditch
p. 29- Sew a topstitch along the seam where the outer waistband is attached, stitching right in the seam ditch. Remove the basting threads.
Step 14: Finishing Inner Waistband
p. 4- Finish the open edge of the inner side of the waistband by either binding or pressing 10mm to the inside. Then stitch the inner part of the waistband to the waist in the ditch or 1-2mm from the edge on the right side.
Related terms
requiresSewing machine
← requiresSewing machine
applied toLining fabric
applied toWaistband assembly
applied toPlacket assembly
requiresStandard presser foot
depends onIron
← depends onWaistband