About pressing seams
03-16-2011, 06:56 AM
#21
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Personally, I press seams open. I've found if I press to the side, but blocks don't come out to the size they're supposed to. Usually always come out to size pressed open...but it's whatever works for you. Have fun experimenting!
03-16-2011, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
One of the reasons for pressing to the side is so the batting won't find a way out of the seam. Also, if there isn't a lot of quilting over the seam, it could open up.
Most of the time I press to the side and I try to plan my seams so they nest row by row. Sometimes, I press open - when the seams get just too thick and unwielding.
Most of the time I press to the side and I try to plan my seams so they nest row by row. Sometimes, I press open - when the seams get just too thick and unwielding.
03-16-2011, 04:50 PM
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[quote=kwendt]
This is exactly how I feel!! I don't want to trust thread to hold if it is strained at all. I built to last but will press open if there is no other option to reduce bulk.
Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
Personally, I also like it because if later on, during use... a seam is strained... the white fluffy stuff won't show or leak through the strained seam. 'Cause the seam is covered by one layer of fabric either pressed to the left or to the right.
Um... ask me how I know.... :oops:
Um... ask me how I know.... :oops:
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