I have watched that one many times and she has no problem with hers laying flat; I like that lady on MS, she is good,,I really think I'm stretching mine more than I think, but will keep trying. I have gotten so many good helpful info from the Board and I appreciate every one. thank you !!

I just finished one that I made using EPP and when I first lay it down it wouldn't lay flat. So I carefully pressed and now it is as flat as a pancake. The other one I made, my first I used the tutorial on Missouri Quilt Co, absolutely the best tutorial on Dresden ever, and it too was a little wavy when I first lay it down, but then after several pressings it was nice and flat. Attention to detail is really important in doing a Dresden, no fudging 'cause it will show. Other than diligent pressing I'm at a loss at what the problem could be.

They are so beautiful so stick with it, you'll find the right way to get them the way you want and will love them.

When I am making Dresens, I use a heavy spray of sizing so everything is rigid, then I cut the 'blades' out. I have much less adjusting, when I do this.

Please tell me what EPP is, I maybe missing something. thanks for your help & info.I appreciate all the replies I have gotten.

EPP = English Paper Piecing

I had that problem once. I think my zigzag stitch was too short and too wide. It seemed to pucker slightly.

Sorry. Didn't mean to be misleading. It is when you sew fabric around a precut piece of paper or card stock using a basting stitch. Then you sew all the blades together using a whip stitch, press the Dresden and then remove the basting stitches and the paper/card stock. The templates can be used over and over. I like it because it is fun, I can do it in the evening while I watch TV with my DH and it creates beautiful projects. But as to your original concern I still urge gentle repeat pressing to get your plate to lie flat.

if you are doing full 1/4" seams and using the Easy Dresden you might have to add a extra blade. I found this to be true when making my Dresden Plate. just my 2 cents for what it's worth.

I appreciate your 2 cents worth and all the other who have sent suggestions to help solve this problem. Will tackle another one when I finish this one. have a bless day

I'm so glad I found this link. I had the same problem with a Dresden Plate I made two days ago...really thought i had been careful with my 1/4" seams. Anyway, the ring was a tad bigger around the middle than the outer edges, so it was kind of wrinkley. Although all the hints are useful, the idea of assembling quarters and then squaring them up sounds like it will make it foolproof.

Thank you all!