Originally Posted by
Jakers1
I am making a coverlet for a young man (age 10). I have the top done and want to sew it to the flannel back, then tie it. My question is how much of a seam allowance should I have when sewing the top to the back? A quarter inch does not seem right to me. I will then turn it right side out and tie it. Any ideas?
What I do---------which is more for looks than anything is to sew at least an inch in. Then when turned, I top stitch the edges. With the double thickness it looks more like a pizza crust---------you know slightly heavier. IMO, it also helps kiddo GRAB the quilt--a bit of something to hold on to.
Might need to add a bit of border to make room for the wider seam.