Dream Seamer
#1
Has anyone ever used a Dream Seamer the help with marking 1/4" seams?
Go down to the middle of the page below - to see what I am talking about
http://www.mimidolls.com/DCC-Techniq...e/template.htm
Is it just used for marking pattern pieces, or do you think you could use it to mark seams on fabric before sewing?
Go down to the middle of the page below - to see what I am talking about
http://www.mimidolls.com/DCC-Techniq...e/template.htm
Is it just used for marking pattern pieces, or do you think you could use it to mark seams on fabric before sewing?
#4
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Originally Posted by JUNEC
Has anyone ever used a Dream Seamer the help with marking 1/4" seams?
Go down to the middle of the page below - to see what I am talking about
http://www.mimidolls.com/DCC-Techniq...e/template.htm
Is it just used for marking pattern pieces, or do you think you could use it to mark seams on fabric before sewing?
Go down to the middle of the page below - to see what I am talking about
http://www.mimidolls.com/DCC-Techniq...e/template.htm
Is it just used for marking pattern pieces, or do you think you could use it to mark seams on fabric before sewing?
Hi June,
I've seen something similar to this. If you're using patterns that don't have the 1/4 added to them you may find this very useful.
Mostly in the past, we've had a pattern either on paper or cardboard or plastic that did not include seam allowance. You would lay down the pattern on the back of the fabric and draw around the pattern with pencil and then cut out....approximately 1/4 or whatever you wanted..the seam allowance to be. With this you can draw around the pattern and have a more perfect 1/4 line drawn for the cutting line.
I haven't had a need for this time of notion in doing the quilting or sewing that I've completed.
I can think of many other notions and tools to spend my money on, but that is just MHO.
Pam M
#5
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Ky/Florida
Posts: 784
It is used a lot in hand stitching quilts. It makes a perfect line to sew by. Should work just as well for applique when there is no seam allowance.
I used one a lot when I learned to hand sew quilt pieces. Thought it would be boring but it isn't. Very relaxing.
I used one a lot when I learned to hand sew quilt pieces. Thought it would be boring but it isn't. Very relaxing.
#6
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Piedmont Virginia in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns.
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I've used them several times, have about three of them, LOL!
I found them most helpful for the Drunkards Path block, the clam shell, and other shapes which I might cut with a template, to mark both the cutting line and the sewing line.
The template needs some depth to it, like the thickness of our acrylic cutting rulers, to really make the seamer easy to use.
Jan in VA
I found them most helpful for the Drunkards Path block, the clam shell, and other shapes which I might cut with a template, to mark both the cutting line and the sewing line.
The template needs some depth to it, like the thickness of our acrylic cutting rulers, to really make the seamer easy to use.
Jan in VA
#7
I bought one years ago when all we had was very thin template plastic. I didn't really enjoy using it. With a thick template, it would be fine. I also have a 1/4 inch stick that is great for straight lines.
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