Originally Posted by ckcowl
i always set my seams- it presses them nice and flat/smooth-helps even up any stitches that may be slightly (off) and sinks them into the fibers of the fabric so when i then press my block open (or to one side) the seam is nice-straight- and smooth. i was taught to set my seams 45 years ago= making clothing in 4-H...a habit i have never left behind.
Another one with green blood ... and same vintage! Though I didn't have the seam setting drilled into me. I don't even remember it as being talked about! Now I'm older and ....... !