And boy, does it ever help with the small piecing for my Dear Jane blocks! Wish I'd done it from the beginning!
Originally Posted by
BellaBoo
I iron my seams open because it eliminates the fold over pleat and since I have started to press the seams open and use very thin piecing and bobbin thread, my sewn pieces are the correct size and my blocks piece together so much better. I know the reasons given for pressing to one side but it's only necessary in some cases.