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    Old 10-24-2015, 11:45 AM
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    Default Basic question about strip piecing

    When do I press the seams?

    -Before I cut the strips into smaller pieces
    OR
    -After I cut the strips

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    Old 10-24-2015, 12:08 PM
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    I press every seam right after sewing it. So when strip piecing I press after each strip is added, and one final press after the strip set is finished before cross cutting it.
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    Old 10-24-2015, 12:27 PM
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    Thank you.
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    Old 10-24-2015, 12:36 PM
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    You want to make sure you aren't developing a curve in your strip set. Pressing after each seam is a good way to check. I also think it's easier to press one big long seam rather than a bunch of small ones.
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    Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
    I also think it's easier to press one big long seam rather than a bunch of small ones.

    Oh yeah, good point!!
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    Get a Strip Stick and your seams will always be straight. http://www.thestripstick.com/
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    You can also start/end your seans at opposite ends to help with the wuggle/waver. Iam also a heavy presser. Sew your long seam...set, press, sew the next strip..rePeat. use lots of starch when doing long piieces.
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    Old 10-25-2015, 09:22 AM
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    Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
    Get a Strip Stick and your seams will always be straight. http://www.thestripstick.com/
    Love my Strip Stick! Makes it much easier to press one seam without touching the next one.
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    Old 10-25-2015, 09:40 AM
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    I press after I sew each seam. I know it's a lot of pressing but it sure makes my project look nicer in the long run.
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    Sometimes quilters will cut the strips in half thus having a smaller strip set to press. You just have to find out what works best for you.
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