Originally Posted by
Jcarpentier
Good morning,
I have a quilt block I am making that has numerous seams and it says to press the seams to one side. I prefer to press my seams open, especially with so many, to reduce bulk. Will this matter in the end? Thanks.
I do both, depending on how the project is going to be quilted. IF it's going to be a bit heavier around the seams, and pressing to one side makes bulk, then I press open. It a matter of preference for the most part. But that said:
My main concern with seams pressed open is will the batting show through after time with open seams. I've had that happen with open seams and often used/washed quilts.