#1piecemaker

I was just wondering if anybody still clips their curves to make them lay flatter. Since I hand piece mine, they lay pretty flat with out clipping. sewing on the machine is a little different. I usually clip a few of them when I machine piece. My old Home Ec teacher would roll over in her grave if she knew I don't always clip. She was a "by the book" old gal. So glad she was my teacher.

GABBYABBY

I usually try to clip my curves.

Maggiemay

I always clip my curves. That is how I learned it in Home Ec too!

QuiltNama

I use my pinking shears to clip the curves and that way every thing lays down quite nicely.

lillybeck

I clip my curves. I was taught that several years ago and I love the flat look and it is so much easier to work with. The amount of clips depends a lot on the fabric and how it lays.

Krisb

My Aunt Lydia would be rolling right along with your Home Ec teacher if I didn't clip curves. But the pinking idea is cool, because it remove bulk. QuiltNama, do you live in Souptown?

grammy Dwynn

Our Home Ec teachers were teaching us when we were using 5/8th seams for clothing (sometimes trimmed down). So with such a 'large' seam it was needed to clip. But now, IMHO, it depends.

Bonbonary

Yes, I clip them. I think they lay flatter with less bulk.

zipit

With narrower seams, I do not clip. If the seam is wider (as in home dec sewing) I trim the seam. I would hate to have sun shine on a window covering and see the clips in the seam.

Lori S

Sometimes it depends on the curve, a gentle curve , I might not clip. It also depends on the fabric. A looser weave will relax at the curve.
I do caution that a curve that has been steamed into submission ... when washed may no longer submit to laying flat.