I set my seams flat first. The top and bottom stitches are slightly different in their tension because the top stitch is pulled thru the needle. Setting the seams relaxes the threads and evens the pull. If you use different color threads you can see the change after the pressing.
And it does make it easier to press to one side.
Mim
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Oh wise, ladies and gents ... do tell ...
Do you set your seams? or not?
(before you press them open, or to the sides)
What purpose does it serve?
If you do it some of the time ... what situations are the times?
What is the return on your time investment in doing such?
I'm looking forward to the discussion on this as I am totally between and betwixt, and need some input as to the why-to!!