Pressing seam allowances to one side not necessary.
#32
I'm with you on this one, especially when you are matching up a lot of small squares. There are times I sew the seams open if the matching isn't as intense and the fabric is a light color. It also makes sense to me to sew seams to one side if you are going to SID.
#33
ditto.....an open seam is easy to match and bright colors stay on 'their' side.....thread width less of an issue.....not pressing seam is not an option IMHO
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I think that 1/8"seam is recommended for mini quilts, and also recommended to be pressed open. That makes sense to reduce bulk.
On 1/4" seams I will automatically press to one side.....just because I have done that for these many years. However, lately, I have opened some seams when working a block that seemed to be too bulky with side seams.
There was a time the side seam helped to keep the batt from bearding, but with today's better methods that is probably not necessary.......
As most everything else, we each do what we find works best for us individually.
On 1/4" seams I will automatically press to one side.....just because I have done that for these many years. However, lately, I have opened some seams when working a block that seemed to be too bulky with side seams.
There was a time the side seam helped to keep the batt from bearding, but with today's better methods that is probably not necessary.......
As most everything else, we each do what we find works best for us individually.
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