I simply pin. No basting or glue here. When pinning intersections I put a pin straight up/down through the intersecting seams, top & bottom. Hold straight then put pins through both layers on either side of the up/down pin. Works for me. I do pin long seams fairly loose but sew slowly enough that I can wiggle edges as I go to get everything straight. Of course, it doesn't help when you forget to move the needle to the 1/4" setting on the machine! Make really nice seams the wrong size and have to rip and re-do. Grrr.
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Originally Posted by Jackie Spencer
(Post 6340281)
On a long row, I pin where my seams intersect, then sew those only, open it up and make sure everything is right, if its not, I don't have to rip out the whole thing, just that inter section. If its right, I can remove the pins and sew the whole thing.
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Originally Posted by Jackie Spencer
(Post 6340281)
On a long row, I pin where my seams intersect, then sew those only, open it up and make sure everything is right, if its not, I don't have to rip out the whole thing, just that inter section. If its right, I can remove the pins and sew the whole thing.
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there's nothing wrong with basting your seams first.
it is not a waste of time or effort if it helps you get the result you want. i use a variety of methods depending on how cooperative a top is as it goes together. the method Jackie Spencer mentioned is one i use often. |
I couldnt sew without my glue sticks! Keeps everything matched up.
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Originally Posted by Jackie Spencer
(Post 6340281)
On a long row, I pin where my seams intersect, then sew those only, open it up and make sure everything is right, if its not, I don't have to rip out the whole thing, just that inter section. If its right, I can remove the pins and sew the whole thing.
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Originally Posted by sandy l
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Do you re-sew over that intersection when you get to it or stop and cut thread then start again?
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I don't usually baste blocks, but I have often basted rows. It is never a mistake to baste if that gets you the results you want. That said, try some of the different techniques suggested. I'm going to try the Elmers glue one. Sure wouldn't hurt and maybe will help.
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I only pin the intersections, put pin in on the side that needle goes into first. Machine can't push it out of place.
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Sometimes I baste and other times I use a glue stick which is the BEST way I have found to make sure the seams match perfectly! It does not leave a stain and washes out easily. I also use the glue stick to match patterns when I am sewing a quilt back, it is very forgiving :)
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