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todiesmom 12-16-2015 05:02 AM

I starch before cutting out...this makes the fabric stiff and easy to cut and then if you like you could starch the 2 squares together...works as well as glue and less messy...if you have a lot to cut...starch the strips together before cutting squares...

Jingle 12-16-2015 05:28 AM

Could be too much pressure on the foot.
I don't recall have that problem. May be a good idea to cut a little bigger then trim, if all else fails to solve the problem. I don't starch anything.

Geri B 12-16-2015 10:50 AM


Originally Posted by tallchick (Post 7403873)
Spray them both with starch then press them with your iron together (one on top of the other)........that should help.


Sometimes just ironing them together without starch keeps them together long enough to sew......

quilting cat 12-16-2015 02:16 PM

Is it cheating to sew BEFORE you cut?

QuiltnLady1 12-16-2015 10:36 PM

I always over cut (think Eleanor Burns) my squares then trim after I sew them together. I also starch rather heavily.

DOTTYMO 12-16-2015 10:49 PM

Try starching fabric putting together then cutting out together.

Wintersewer 12-18-2015 05:32 AM

I do the same, then they are perfect.


Originally Posted by QuiltnLady1 (Post 7406066)
I always over cut (think Eleanor Burns) my squares then trim after I sew them together. I also starch rather heavily.


gale 12-19-2015 05:13 PM


Originally Posted by Onebyone (Post 7403876)
Wonder Clips are perfect for this. You don't have to remove them from the edges when you sew. I use to use Wonder tape but it's expensive for a lot of squares.

When I use wonder clips I have to remove them when I sew. Otherwise they're in the way.


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