elusive perfect 1/4 inch seam allowance
#61
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I've had that problem, too. Then I figured out that I was hypnotized by watching the needle go up and down and therefore "blindly" guiding the fabric with my hands.
That darn needle only goes up and down, so no point in watching it.
That darn needle only goes up and down, so no point in watching it.
#62
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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I so agree...sew for fun and if it comes out good "terrific" if not "On Well"..I found that once I took that attitude things started to come together much easier...and I always say to myself "this is home made so if it's not perfect there is no return policy...keep it and embrace the fact that someone took the time to try to make something for you..much happier and oddly enough everyone I give a quilt to seems to love it...only I know that the scant 1/4 in. is not happening !!
#63
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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Another reason could be........When you press the fabric it shrinks from the heat. I had that happen, a lady was making a quilt in the box block for me and she kept having trouble with it not turning out to the correct size , after two or three times it dawned on her it had to be the fabric!!!! I had gotten some from Wal Mart--------and some from the quilting store and wal marts was the culprit.
#64
AMEN, to that FroggyinTexas. I feel the same way. I think most of us are too hard on our selves. I enjoy sewing and being creative. I have met so many nice people since I have gotten involved in this hobby. One I have become friends with I met on here. She just lives a few miles from me and we have become very good friends. Love this site and all the good things I learn here. I am not perfect and never will be and that includes my sewing, lol. I just try to keep in mind to try to do the best I can and be grateful for the outcome, lol.
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