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I very seldom press my seams - just depends on how many seams are coming together in one place. I do set my seams from the wrong side, as they are sewn, but I press from the "right" side and you will not get those little pleats. I always go back and check the back seam to make sure it is all like it should be. No problems at all and this is how I teach my students in my quilting classes to press. Set seams first and press from the front.
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Originally Posted by marys
(Post 5264563)
I very seldom press my seams - just depends on how many seams are coming together in one place. I do set my seams from the wrong side, as they are sewn, but I press from the "right" side and you will not get those little pleats. I always go back and check the back seam to make sure it is all like it should be. No problems at all and this is how I teach my students in my quilting classes to press. Set seams first and press from the front.
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And boy, does it ever help with the small piecing for my Dear Jane blocks! Wish I'd done it from the beginning!
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
(Post 5260677)
I iron my seams open because it eliminates the fold over pleat and since I have started to press the seams open and use very thin piecing and bobbin thread, my sewn pieces are the correct size and my blocks piece together so much better. I know the reasons given for pressing to one side but it's only necessary in some cases.
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Originally Posted by Tulip
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A long time quilting friend suggested I use a chop stick when pressing seams open. Next time we went out for chinese food, I asked for chopsticks and have used those since. Works great and no cost (other than the dinner, lol)
I also "iron" my seams open with a "wooden iron" - half of a sprung type clothespin - works great! Still have to assemble the ironing doodad that jaciqltznok showed u how to make! |
I usually iron to one side, want me one of them cool fingers tho!
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Good idea, silver needle!
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I always learn so much on the board. Thanks for all your wisdom, ideas and know-how!
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I learned that when pressing seams open, to use a sewers ham (the long round one) and it works great. I flatten out the end by finger pressing about a half inch open, lay it on the ham and start pressing.
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