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I like using Coats or Gutterman's all-cotton thread, if it's an all-cotton top that I'm piecing. I do this so the strength of the thread matches the strength of the fabric. Not sure that it's necessary, but that's what I've liked over the last few years.
The thread thickness can throw off your 1/4" seam ... you can adjust by doing a scant 1/4" if your thread is really thick.
But, the more important thing is that you are consistent throughout the blocks and all the piecing. That's what will get your seams to match.
It's another good reason to do a couple of sample blocks ... you can adjust your seams if the block size you're ending up with isn't quite right. And yet another 'but' - still won't matter if you're consistent with the seams for that top!
The thread thickness can throw off your 1/4" seam ... you can adjust by doing a scant 1/4" if your thread is really thick.
But, the more important thing is that you are consistent throughout the blocks and all the piecing. That's what will get your seams to match.
It's another good reason to do a couple of sample blocks ... you can adjust your seams if the block size you're ending up with isn't quite right. And yet another 'but' - still won't matter if you're consistent with the seams for that top!
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That is true but also it is the thickness of the fabric too.
If you are not getting a perfect 1/4 in seam then do a scant 1/4 in seam if you have needle positions on your machine.
every fabric even with the same thread will be slightly different....
I just use a good cotton thread NO polyester thread.
If you are not getting a perfect 1/4 in seam then do a scant 1/4 in seam if you have needle positions on your machine.
every fabric even with the same thread will be slightly different....
I just use a good cotton thread NO polyester thread.
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