Does setting your seams with an iron after sewing really make a difference?
Does setting your seams with an iron after sewing really make a differance?
11-17-2011, 11:21 PM
#113
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
It's been described several times above and you can also see it here.
http://www.alderwoodquilts.com/downl...ttingSeams.pdf
http://www.alderwoodquilts.com/downl...ttingSeams.pdf
So, once again, what are these posters talking about? Finger pressing?
11-17-2011, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BarbM32
You ladies realize how important setting your seams in a quilt block makes so much difference.
Well just imagine making an entire garment without pressing seams. That is what I did not learn in HomeEc not to press until finished. Thank God I had a mother who knew how to sew and how to tailor. I took 4 years of HomeEc making straight A's. I brought home a finished wool suit with the sleeves so uncomfortable. She took one look and knew they were in wrong. My Home Ec teacher was a real dingbat. Not too many of those young ladies enjoyed sewing. I did and I know today it was due to my mom and her knowledge standing behind me.
Well just imagine making an entire garment without pressing seams. That is what I did not learn in HomeEc not to press until finished. Thank God I had a mother who knew how to sew and how to tailor. I took 4 years of HomeEc making straight A's. I brought home a finished wool suit with the sleeves so uncomfortable. She took one look and knew they were in wrong. My Home Ec teacher was a real dingbat. Not too many of those young ladies enjoyed sewing. I did and I know today it was due to my mom and her knowledge standing behind me.
11-17-2011, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by NanaBear
I hate to show my beginner ignorance, but exactly what is "setting" the seam "before pressing to one side or the other".....
BTW, if you find out------------please let me know
11-18-2011, 05:06 AM
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Coming from the garment side of sewing I learned to set the seams. It's a step I do with out thinking. However, getting my students to always do this step is a little harder. I have a LAM and sometimes quilt for others. I can always tell the ones that are properly pressed.
11-18-2011, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
That link is about pressing a seam. The term "setting a seam" has been used quite a few times as a process PRIOR TO IRONING.
So, once again, what are these posters talking about? Finger pressing?
So, once again, what are these posters talking about? Finger pressing?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0UT613ugmg
(disclaimer: my PC will not run videos, so I have not watched this)
11-19-2011, 07:39 AM
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I always set my seams but only because I continually see it done on the Missour Star Quilt Company tutorials. Jenny always sets her and it has become a habit with me. I'm glad to learn what the reasoning is behind this extra step. Thanks again to everyone on the board who continually educate and inspire me.
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