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Old 10-31-2010, 09:43 PM
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jojo47
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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?
When I took my first quilting class a nuber of years ago, that's how we were taught...to set the seams before pressing to the side, so that's all I've ever done.
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