I find my self ironing seams open a lot....the only additional suggestion I would have is to sew with tight short stitches...which is what I do. On my machine it is 2.0...the only time I use 2.5 is when sewing clothing....
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Originally Posted by Deborahlees
I find my self ironing seams open a lot....the only additional suggestion I would have is to sew with tight short stitches...which is what I do. On my machine it is 2.0...the only time I use 2.5 is when sewing clothing....
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Originally Posted by Greenheron
"Pressing? I don't need no steenkin' pressing."
(Hoping someone recognizes the parody.) |
[quote=Quilter7x]However, pressing everything open isn't the answer either. If the thread breaks between those seams, then you see right through to the batting. The seam is stronger when the seams are pressed to one side./quote]
Thanks, I did not know this. |
I press my seams open. Don't care what the quilt police think. :evil: :-D
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[quote=annthreecats]
Originally Posted by Quilter7x
However, pressing everything open isn't the answer either. If the thread breaks between those seams, then you see right through to the batting. The seam is stronger when the seams are pressed to one side./quote]
Thanks, I did not know this. |
Many times people press their seams open. If that works better for you then do that. No one will judge that and no need for you to hide (smile).
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Originally Posted by Quilter7x
:lol: No shooting or stealing of the seam ripper allowed! The rule of thumb is to press the seams toward the darker color. That doesn't always work if you have intersecting seams where they both fall on the same side. However, pressing everything open isn't the answer either. If the thread breaks between those seams, then you see right through to the batting. The seam is stronger when the seams are pressed to one side.
Time for a break. Go get a cuppa and a snack to go with it and come back to it later. {{{hugs}}} |
I press to the dark side, obewan..it's a Starwars thing.
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Come on out of those bushes. Any way you decide to do it is the right way.
Greenheron: Yeah, I get it....ha ha ha ha ha
Originally Posted by Greenheron
"Pressing? I don' need no steenkin' pressing."
(Hoping someone recognizes the parody.) |
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