Does setting your seams with an iron after sewing really make a difference?
11-17-2011, 04:35 PM
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I think it does help alot when you are looking for precision. When I started to quilt, I never ironed anything. Now, I iron everything at every step. I started setting my seams about a year ago, and I always do it now.
11-17-2011, 05:10 PM
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Years ago I never did this, but now it is just part of the process and I like the way it makes the seams lay better. Once again (I really hate that these messages don't wrap, it is like being on an Atari) thanks to Jenny on Missouri Quilt.
11-17-2011, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by sewingsusie
what does "set the seams mean?"
Originally Posted by giannina
It may sound dumb but I don't know what it means to "set the seams" How is it done? Will appreciate if someone would answer.Thank you.
http://www.alderwoodquilts.com/downl...ttingSeams.pdf
11-17-2011, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Carron
Do you set your just sewn seams with an iron?
I am wondering what is the reason for that extra step.
I am wondering what is the reason for that extra step.
Starch helps!
11-17-2011, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by tallchick
Personally I prefer to set my seams before pressing them in the appropriate direction it just makes it easier IMHO- It is my understanding that it shrinks the thread a bit thus reinforcing the seam (perhaps someone with more experience can clarify) It is just what I read to do and it is what I do.
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