Chevron quilt
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Chevron quilt
I am making a chevron quilt with big blocks(10”). I am sewing down the middle and cutting the pieces in half for my triangles. I press seams to the dark side. I pressed. My squares are Wonky! I used Best Press. Do I just need to use starch? I am having to cut them down 1” to get them squared up. Your helpful comments appreciated!
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It's very easy to distort triangles. Even if you pressed rather than iron...
I do find that heavily starching before sewing helps. Make sure you don't tug or pull on the fabric as you stitch. I also have a Steady Betty pressing mat that helps.
I do find that heavily starching before sewing helps. Make sure you don't tug or pull on the fabric as you stitch. I also have a Steady Betty pressing mat that helps.
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There's a better way to do a chevron quilt, although it's probably too late now.
How to make a chevron (zigzag) quilt without triangles
How to make a chevron (zigzag) quilt without triangles
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