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10-19-2010, 07:16 PM

qltzig

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I recently read about sewing without pins and ironing the pieces together. Could someone please enlighten me.
Thanks, Marion

10-19-2010, 07:21 PM

amma

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Starched fabric clings well together, I would still pin the crotical intersections though :D:D:D

10-19-2010, 07:34 PM

wolfkitty

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Use Elmer's glue and then iron it to dry. It washes out when washed. (Please correct me if I am wrong here, anyone)

10-19-2010, 07:37 PM

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I dont pin when I sew. I just nestle fabrics then sew and I keep getting great points.

10-19-2010, 08:13 PM

cjomomma

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I don't pin while sewing pieces together. But if I have points to line up I will sew about an inch across the point to make sure it is lined up then sew it half one way then flip it over and sew the other half. I found that this way was easier when lining points up.

10-19-2010, 08:17 PM

kristen0112

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Sometimes I pin and sometimes I don't pin it depends on what I am doing.

10-19-2010, 08:21 PM

Sierra

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I don't know about using Elmer's Glue (sounds messy to use), but glue sticks work very well and the glue washes out. I used glue sticks when making a series of 8" hummingbirds, each with 15 to 25 pieces. It made the whole thing possible. Sierra.

10-19-2010, 10:18 PM

gale

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I can't seem to get my seams to match well without a lot of pinning. In fact, even when I pin I get the odd bad matchup. I can't seem to make myself stitch over glue though. Is it really ok to do that?