Pressing seams open...what a PAIN
09-11-2013, 04:20 AM
#41
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Originally Posted by Prism99
A strip stick can be helpful: http://thestripstick.com/buy_products . Love mine!
09-11-2013, 04:26 AM
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Get yourself a set of strip sticks.....useful for pressing finished quilt, etc. Not expensive and wonderful! You will not be sorry. htttp://thestripstick.com/buy_products These were designed by a Ann Babb who belongs to our guild. I don't even know her so I am not connected in any way. I borrowed a set the first time I used them and had to have a set later.
09-11-2013, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Sally J
I learned from a teacher that if you press the seam to the side as usual (I know this seems strange), then put the point of the iron on the lower flat seam and move forward. Wow, the seam opens up without using finger or tools. It works.
09-11-2013, 08:17 AM
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One last suggestion. Go to Home Depot or Lowes and purchase the largest dowel they have. Have them cut it in half. Them have them make it as long as you want it. Mine is 14 inches long. I place my seam on it and start with the point of my iron in the seam and press down the seam. Taking your time and pressing open the seams on many quilts makes them look so pretty.
Have a great quilting day!
Have a great quilting day!
09-11-2013, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Buckeye Rose
I have been trying different block patterns for two twin quilts I need to make. I finally found one that works with the jelly rolls I have and isn't beyond my skill level. The problem is that all the seams need to be pressed open. I find that part of making the block such a pain....literally! I have been setting the seam with the steam iron, then flipping over and pressing seam to one side, then opening up the seam completely and pressing. I keep burning my fingers with the steam, but without the steam, the seam doesn't want to stay open. I know there has to be an easier method to open these 1/4"seams without burning the fingers. Suggestions anyone?
09-11-2013, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Prism99
A strip stick can be helpful: http://thestripstick.com/buy_products . Love mine!
09-11-2013, 04:13 PM
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I bought a length of trim from Home Depot. I tried to find half round, but couldn't, so got a piece that's rounded enough. The wood I got was about $7.50 for an 8' piece. When I got it home I cut off a 2' piece and kept the rest long. I use the 2' section on my small ironing table, that's right beside my sewing machine and the long one for my large ironing board. Now when I go to iron my one block wonder tops, just place the wood on the ironing board, lay the top over and line up the seam you are going to press on top of the molding. The wood holds the fabric up a bit and the rest drapes down. If your section isn't real long or wide, holding it up at an angle with the hand that's not holding the iron. Stick the nose of your iron in to get the seam open and go. It works slick.
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