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melslove 01-03-2011 10:46 AM
Was trying to make this:

http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/05/bookkeeper.html

But when sewing the strips together they seem to want to curve, i am using a moda honey bun, and far as i can tell i have cut the batting square.

What is it that i could be doing wrong?

Thanks for the help.

amma 01-03-2011 10:50 AM
Try sewing from different ends, if you always add the next strip from the same end, it will bow.
Also, be very careful with your pressing :D:D:D

sewjoyce 01-03-2011 10:52 AM
Originally Posted by amma
Try sewing from different ends, if you always add the next strip from the same end, it will bow.
Also, be very careful with your pressing :D:D:D
Yep :D

pab 01-03-2011 10:54 AM
Yes,sew from alternate ends pab

Carron 01-03-2011 10:58 AM
Originally Posted by amma
Try sewing from different ends, if you always add the next strip from the same end, it will bow.
Also, be very careful with your pressing :D:D:D
This is good advice. I might add, do not iron until finished sewing all strips together.

plainjane 01-03-2011 11:23 AM
Also, try no to pull one strip more than the other when you sew. Let the strips lay naturally over one another.

melslove 01-03-2011 11:28 AM
Well that is it!!! Thanks so much!!! I worked on this last night and today and i was becoming really good friends with the seam ripper, could not figure out what i was doing wrong.

THANK YOU!! :thumbup:


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