Does setting your seams with an iron after sewing really make a difference?
11-16-2011, 09:11 AM
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setting your seams causes them to sink into the fabric and gives you more precise edges. the blocks will lay flatter- and be neater....also helps that 1/4" seam more (right on)
if you don't bother to set your seam before pressing to one side or the other the excess can be 1/8"---and that 8 times equals a whole inch!
so, if you are looking for precision- technical perfection- setting your seams is an important step
if you don't bother to set your seam before pressing to one side or the other the excess can be 1/8"---and that 8 times equals a whole inch!
so, if you are looking for precision- technical perfection- setting your seams is an important step
Cheers, K
11-16-2011, 09:58 PM
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Yes I set the seam and then press it open...of course noticing I didn't say the word 'iron'.
SET - put iron on fabric pieces as they were sewn (think about ironing a shirt - you'd smooth it out before really ironing it)
PRESS OPEN - open the seam and gently press the iron into the seam - don't iron it.
I think each seam looks pretty when pressed.
and I think it makes a difference in my blocks.
SET - put iron on fabric pieces as they were sewn (think about ironing a shirt - you'd smooth it out before really ironing it)
PRESS OPEN - open the seam and gently press the iron into the seam - don't iron it.
I think each seam looks pretty when pressed.
and I think it makes a difference in my blocks.
11-17-2011, 03:47 AM
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I do it the way Fons and Porter does it. I iron it flat and then open it and sew the seam to the dark (We all know what I am talking about, right?) and press it again! Works great! Good luck! Edie
11-17-2011, 03:48 AM
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I think this is one of those personal things, some do, some don't. I do, a professional quilter told me to make it look professional/classier and easier to look at the final product set the seam, iron and starch often. I hate to agree with her, (I would like to think I KNOW everthing) But she is right. Try it and see if it fits for your sewing talents and let us know. I am very interested in fellow quilters views on this subject.
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