Originally Posted by JanieW
I've been quilting for quite a few years. Until recently I was unaware of the practice of setting the seam with your iron before you press the seam to one side.
I don't know why we are supposed to do it, but I am convinced that I am having more luck with accuracy since I started setting my seams.
Anyone know the rationale to setting the seam?
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Yes, setting the seam flattens the thread you just sewed with, and allows the fold to be sharper.