Pictures of the reverse side of quilt tops
11-08-2011, 10:26 AM
#43
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Originally Posted by shnnn
what's the best way to deal with twisted seams? there's always atleast one...
If it's not an easy fix, I might consider clipping the seam where it seems least vulnerable, and then apply fray-check to the cut edges.
11-08-2011, 10:30 AM
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Oh my, I must have OCD. I do my best to snip stray threads and keep the back looking nice....but those serged seams are to die for!
Originally Posted by thepolyparrot
I like the backs to look (as far as possible) as nice as the fronts. This is the back of a serged snowball quilt.
I took the picture for a tutorial and the orange marks are there to demonstrate pressing each seam toward the darkest fabric. This back was the nicest I've ever made.
Serging is not an option for many patterns - it adds too much bulk to the seams. But for this snowball quilt, serging works well and, since it's for a toddler, I think it will wear well.
I took the picture for a tutorial and the orange marks are there to demonstrate pressing each seam toward the darkest fabric. This back was the nicest I've ever made.
Serging is not an option for many patterns - it adds too much bulk to the seams. But for this snowball quilt, serging works well and, since it's for a toddler, I think it will wear well.
11-08-2011, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
If it's an easy fix, I'll undo the seam and straighten it out, and re- sew it.
If it's not an easy fix, I might consider clipping the seam where it seems least vulnerable, and then apply fray-check to the cut edges.
If it's not an easy fix, I might consider clipping the seam where it seems least vulnerable, and then apply fray-check to the cut edges.
11-08-2011, 11:20 AM
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What a fabulous idea for a thread, and thanks for all the wonderful examples! I'm striving to be very careful with how I put my blocks together and press the seams, but I still get them twisted. A lot. 
It's the threads and fraying that drive me the most batty, though. I see lots of room for improvement in my technique! And oh those perfect serged seams! *swoon*
It's the threads and fraying that drive me the most batty, though. I see lots of room for improvement in my technique! And oh those perfect serged seams! *swoon*
11-08-2011, 11:33 AM
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Love, love, love the serged seams on the quilt!!! They just look so neat. I got a 'yard sale' serger this summer and have just used it a few times. I really like it, and now will have to try it on a quilt.
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