Can't Follow Patterns
08-08-2011, 02:54 PM
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A little tip for sewing 1/4 in. seams: Keep your eye on the guide, not on the needle. The needle comes down at the same place all the time, it's the edge of the fabric that needs your attention. This is more difficult than it sounds, it is natural to watch the needle. When my seams are off, it's,oh, oh, I've been watching the needle again. Hope this helps.
08-08-2011, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by scraphq
A little tip for sewing 1/4 in. seams: Keep your eye on the guide, not on the needle. The needle comes down at the same place all the time, it's the edge of the fabric that needs your attention. This is more difficult than it sounds, it is natural to watch the needle. When my seams are off, it's,oh, oh, I've been watching the needle again. Hope this helps.
08-08-2011, 04:17 PM
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Slow down when piecing and when you cut at each step, square up you blocks to the correct size. It is tedious I know but leads to great accuracy, and makes it easier to match points. I have those square rulers in different sizes making it easy for me to square up my blocks. Did my irish chain this way and points matched so much better this method.
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