Originally Posted by
Holice
One should use whatever method to get accurate seam allowances.
Most everyone writes about sewing a 1/4 inch seam. Does anyone sew other widths.
How do you assure sewing to the 1/4 inch point at the corner. Does anyone stop before getting to the 1/4 point.
Do you trim any of the point.
I use 1/4 inch seam allowance unless I'm looking for a wider look on my binding. As I'm sewing along, I keep a ruler handy. When I get close to the end, I mark 1/4 inch with a disappearing pen so I will know where to stop. I have tried trimming some of the point in an effort to get nicer corners but don't have much luck with it. In general, my corners could be nicer. The miter looks OK, but they are a bit flat across the point.