Getting seams to match up. Will I ever master it?
06-17-2010, 10:05 AM
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if I have an intersection that I want to match up I'll pin until I get it just perfect then go to the machine and "pre-sew" just that place with a few stitches, then sew the pieces together just like normal. When I get to that intersection, it's already sewn so I know it's not going to shift or move and any adjustments can be made before or after that spot. I just sew right on over those few stitches as if they weren't there.
06-17-2010, 10:44 AM
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that is a good tip, why didn't we think of that, thanks for sharing
Originally Posted by Shibori
if I have an intersection that I want to match up I'll pin until I get it just perfect then go to the machine and "pre-sew" just that place with a few stitches, then sew the pieces together just like normal. When I get to that intersection, it's already sewn so I know it's not going to shift or move and any adjustments can be made before or after that spot. I just sew right on over those few stitches as if they weren't there.
06-17-2010, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Suzanne57
Originally Posted by Katia
What sort of glue do you use for basting, just the school type or something special?
I line up the points with a straight pin stuck in the points as mentioned in other replies, then glue and iron. If the glue is dry, I haven't noticed any gunking of the needle.
Try it on some scraps, I think you will be pleased with the results :D:D:D
06-17-2010, 10:47 AM
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I had to check and see what ply my piecing thread is (Masterpiece) and it is 2 ply so I'm doing that right so far. I'm going to try the glue basting and see if that doesn't help get me a little closer. My pattern just calls for a 1/4" seam, so I haven't been trying to make it a scant one. Honestly, I don't really know how to make a scant 1/4 be the exact same "scant" everytime. It's much easier for me to follow my 1/4" mark on my foot and table.
I appreciate all the suggestions and even if I don't use them for this quilt, I know I'll need them down the road for some other project! Thanks everyone!
I appreciate all the suggestions and even if I don't use them for this quilt, I know I'll need them down the road for some other project! Thanks everyone!
06-17-2010, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by amma
Can you move your needle to the right one or two clicks to get a scant 1/4"?
06-17-2010, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Rachelcb80
Originally Posted by amma
Can you move your needle to the right one or two clicks to get a scant 1/4"?
Just sew a few strips together and see for yourself!
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