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what's the best way to deal with twisted seams? there's always atleast one...
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Originally Posted by shnnn
(Post 4652457)
what's the best way to deal with twisted seams? there's always atleast one...
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Originally Posted by shnnn
(Post 4652457)
what's the best way to deal with twisted seams? there's always atleast one...
If it's not an easy fix, I might consider clipping the seam where it seems least vulnerable, and then apply fray-check to the cut edges. |
Oh my, I must have OCD. I do my best to snip stray threads and keep the back looking nice....but those serged seams are to die for!
Originally Posted by thepolyparrot
(Post 4652437)
I like the backs to look (as far as possible) as nice as the fronts. This is the back of a serged snowball quilt.
I took the picture for a tutorial and the orange marks are there to demonstrate pressing each seam toward the darkest fabric. This back was the nicest I've ever made. Serging is not an option for many patterns - it adds too much bulk to the seams. But for this snowball quilt, serging works well and, since it's for a toddler, I think it will wear well. |
Originally Posted by bearisgray
(Post 4652678)
If it's an easy fix, I'll undo the seam and straighten it out, and re- sew it.
If it's not an easy fix, I might consider clipping the seam where it seems least vulnerable, and then apply fray-check to the cut edges. |
What a fabulous idea for a thread, and thanks for all the wonderful examples! I'm striving to be very careful with how I put my blocks together and press the seams, but I still get them twisted. A lot. :rolleyes: It's the threads and fraying that drive me the most batty, though. I see lots of room for improvement in my technique! And oh those perfect serged seams! *swoon*
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If a material is fraying alot it is worth using Fray Check. Otherwise the threads drive me crazy.
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Love, love, love the serged seams on the quilt!!! They just look so neat. I got a 'yard sale' serger this summer and have just used it a few times. I really like it, and now will have to try it on a quilt.
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This is an EXCELLENT thread ... :) ... Thank you
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This has been a very helpful thread!! Thank you so much everyone!
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thanks for all the info ladies you are the greatest
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Great idea! Thanks for the pics!
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Those pics did open my eyes quite a bit. Thanks all for sharing !
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So, just curious... what are you hoping to learn from this? All I see are seams that are all nicely pressed to one side or the other. What more is there to it?
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Thanks to all of you for showing the backs of your quilt tops. A very informative thread.
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Originally Posted by shnnn
(Post 4652457)
what's the best way to deal with twisted seams? there's always atleast one...
Don't think I would ever serge seams, as it adds unnecessary extra bulk to the seam area which is already thick. All edges will be enclosed by the backing and then quilting sts will hold everything together, so I don't see the point. |
Originally Posted by Mitch's mom
(Post 4649965)
Thank you for posting the pictures! My quilts have never been that neat and tidy on the reverse side. I do try to trim my threads because I can't stand them, however my pressing leaves a lot to be desired. I get it all confused, upside down and backward. If I have to nest corners heaven only knows where my seam will end up!
I do appreciate you ladies taking the time to post the pictures. |
I really love this thread. I feel that I have learned so much from looking at everyone's work and reading the comments. Thanks to all who contributed!
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