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When we work so hard to train our brain to do those 1/4 seams, I guess it would be hard to switch to the good old 5/8" one.
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Old habits are hard to break!
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Can one get a 5/8" seam foot?
Sure would be handy at times like this! |
Originally Posted by SuzyQ
(Post 5392574)
I bet that seam allowance looks huge! When I went from garment sewing to quilting I had a hard time getting used to a 1/4" seam.
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I can so relate!
Does your machine have those lines by the feed dogs that indicate seam width? If so, they are quite helpful. |
So glad I'm not alone! After quilting, the 5/8" seam looks like such a waste of fabric. We'll get it right--it just takes time.
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When I go from 1/4" back to 5/8" I have to measure the seam as it always look so big. LOL
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Most of the garment sewing I do, I initially stitch WRONG sides together with a 1/4" seam, turn it to right sides together and do a 3/8"-1/2" seam enclosing the cut edge (French seam).
I started doing this on kids clothes years ago for the added umph to the seam and now I like it because it takes care of any raveling/fraying as well since much of my garment sewing is on fabrics that ravel like crazy. |
Originally Posted by mom-6
(Post 5396675)
Most of the garment sewing I do, I initially stitch WRONG sides together with a 1/4" seam, turn it to right sides together and do a 3/8"-1/2" seam enclosing the cut edge (French seam).
I started doing this on kids clothes years ago for the added umph to the seam and now I like it because it takes care of any raveling/fraying as well since much of my garment sewing is on fabrics that ravel like crazy. |
It works well when you can't convince yourself you made the seam the right size. My sil is blind and has to listen to me beller when i switch to GDS dresses.. To funny.. French seams also..Makes me look better Ha
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