Teach me about curves.
04-25-2011, 09:34 AM
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I'm making a quilts for my kiddos. There are going to be roads, and I'd like them curved. But, I've never sewn nor CUT curves. How big should I cut it?
Example: I have a square piece that will be 3 inches X 3 inches sewn. The curve is 1.5 inches.
Any ideas are VERY much appreciated. TIA!
Example: I have a square piece that will be 3 inches X 3 inches sewn. The curve is 1.5 inches.
Any ideas are VERY much appreciated. TIA!
04-25-2011, 10:32 AM
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when stitching curved pieces put the convex peice on top (the out-going curve) the inner curve on the bottom- fold the pieces-crease the centers
match up the two out side edges, match the center crease, then distribute the rest evenly along the curve. stitch a few stitches, stop, raise the presser foot, pivot slightly- keep going.
curves are not hard- just take it slow at first--i'm sure there are some good tutorials that show pics
match up the two out side edges, match the center crease, then distribute the rest evenly along the curve. stitch a few stitches, stop, raise the presser foot, pivot slightly- keep going.
curves are not hard- just take it slow at first--i'm sure there are some good tutorials that show pics
04-25-2011, 10:48 AM
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Ok.. here we go.
Most of them are curves like this.
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One of these. The square is 3 x 3inches
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One of each of these. The squares are 2 x 2 inches.
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This will be an intercetion. Each color is a different square.
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And the last one.
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04-25-2011, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
when stitching curved pieces put the convex peice on top (the out-going curve) the inner curve on the bottom- fold the pieces-crease the centers
match up the two out side edges, match the center crease, then distribute the rest evenly along the curve. stitch a few stitches, stop, raise the presser foot, pivot slightly- keep going.
curves are not hard- just take it slow at first--i'm sure there are some good tutorials that show pics
match up the two out side edges, match the center crease, then distribute the rest evenly along the curve. stitch a few stitches, stop, raise the presser foot, pivot slightly- keep going.
curves are not hard- just take it slow at first--i'm sure there are some good tutorials that show pics
04-25-2011, 03:55 PM
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I have a quilt book called Encyclopedia of Classic Quilt Patterns by Leisure Arts. On page 255, there is a quilt pattern called Roads. It very much looks like roads, even more than the drunkards path. You may want to see if you can purchase this book or borrow it from the library.
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