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Question about nesting seams!

Old 12-29-2010, 02:44 PM
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I am reading directions for a table topper. It says "Nesting the seams will help keep interstctions sharp". What does this mean?
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Old 12-29-2010, 02:47 PM
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Here is a great photo example....

http://www.ctpubblog.com/2009/04/21/...-quilt-blocks/
 
Old 12-29-2010, 02:52 PM
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When you press the seams in alternating directions, they will match up better. You just kindof rub them back and forth and the seams will sit more closely together. It works best when the top seam is folding toward the needle, but it rarely works out to where they always do.
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i always try to do this
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Old 12-29-2010, 02:57 PM
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It cuts down on the bulk of the intersections too :D:D:D
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Originally Posted by alimaui
Great link!! Thanks!!!
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Old 12-29-2010, 03:05 PM
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Thank you for sharing the link!
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Old 12-30-2010, 09:48 PM
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I pin the seams on both sides. Makes it go so much easier and have better results.
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