Pressing seams open or to the side: an answer!
#11
Definitely let the block pave the way as far as determining press open or closed. I'm kinda into the history of quilts and remember reading that since most older quilts were hand pieced they were pressed to one side to help strengthen the seam. Especially with mini quilts or wall hangings pressing open makes more sense as these are made to be hung. In the end it is everyone's personal preference.
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What i've always heard was-back when everything was done by hand, seams were pressed to the side because it increased the strength of the seam and gave it more stability. with todays modern techniques its probably not as much of an issue. Me- i press them to the side unless there is too much bulk. JMHO
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I do lots of mini's and like you "Lucy ITS" don't like burning my fingers when pressing seams open. So to reduce bulk I have started to press to the side and then grade the seam (trim seam allowance closest to the inside). I still have my seam bump to use, but less fabric over all.
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Originally Posted by oksewglad
I do lots of mini's and like you "Lucy ITS" don't like burning my fingers when pressing seams open. So to reduce bulk I have started to press to the side and then grade the seam (trim seam allowance closest to the inside). I still have my seam bump to use, but less fabric over all.
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Originally Posted by bluebird
Originally Posted by oksewglad
I do lots of mini's and like you "Lucy ITS" don't like burning my fingers when pressing seams open. So to reduce bulk I have started to press to the side and then grade the seam (trim seam allowance closest to the inside). I still have my seam bump to use, but less fabric over all.
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I have pressed open on a few occasions after reading this
http://www.straw.com/equilters/libra...SeamsOpen.html
but generally to one side.
http://www.straw.com/equilters/libra...SeamsOpen.html
but generally to one side.
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