Ironing seams
06-04-2012, 07:37 AM
#21
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I very seldom press my seams - just depends on how many seams are coming together in one place. I do set my seams from the wrong side, as they are sewn, but I press from the "right" side and you will not get those little pleats. I always go back and check the back seam to make sure it is all like it should be. No problems at all and this is how I teach my students in my quilting classes to press. Set seams first and press from the front.
06-04-2012, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by marys
I very seldom press my seams - just depends on how many seams are coming together in one place. I do set my seams from the wrong side, as they are sewn, but I press from the "right" side and you will not get those little pleats. I always go back and check the back seam to make sure it is all like it should be. No problems at all and this is how I teach my students in my quilting classes to press. Set seams first and press from the front.
06-04-2012, 09:05 AM
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And boy, does it ever help with the small piecing for my Dear Jane blocks! Wish I'd done it from the beginning!
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I iron my seams open because it eliminates the fold over pleat and since I have started to press the seams open and use very thin piecing and bobbin thread, my sewn pieces are the correct size and my blocks piece together so much better. I know the reasons given for pressing to one side but it's only necessary in some cases.
06-04-2012, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Tulip
A long time quilting friend suggested I use a chop stick when pressing seams open. Next time we went out for chinese food, I asked for chopsticks and have used those since. Works great and no cost (other than the dinner, lol)
I also "iron" my seams open with a "wooden iron" - half of a sprung type clothespin - works great!
Still have to assemble the ironing doodad that jaciqltznok showed u how to make!
06-05-2012, 06:12 PM
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I learned that when pressing seams open, to use a sewers ham (the long round one) and it works great. I flatten out the end by finger pressing about a half inch open, lay it on the ham and start pressing.
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