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Hand pieced seams - press open or to the side
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07-15-2013, 05:41 AM
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dunster
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If you're piecing by hand, the seam is not as strong as a machine pieced seam. What I've read indicates that you should press to the side. If the seam comes open, even a little, it will not show that way, and less stress is placed on the seam.
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