I have been trying to sew curves all day, just practicing which is good because I sure am bad at it. I've read about several ways to do it but it is not working for me. Is there a secret trick to it?

Here is a tutorial I did on this. Quite a few found it very helpful. I hope it helps you out.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-132011-1.htm

Thanks for this topic, and thanks for the link!!!!

thanks for the link

You are welcome for the link. I use to get so frustrated trying to do curves. But not any more, They seem to go quickly this way. And now I am hooked on them. lol

I tried doing the apple core...it was no fun. I did start getting the hang of it but did not enjoy it. What are you making??

Tammy just looked up your tute for curved seams. As a former dressmaker curves hold no fear for me but I just wanted to congratulate you on the tute. This is how I do it but just use two pins, however for beginners your tute would be invaluable. Well done and I hope lots of people use it to ease their fear of the dreaded curve.

Awesome, now I have any reason not to do a grandmother fan :wink:

thanks for pointing out the tut. it has some great hints.

Thank you for the link. I tried it your way and it seemed to go much easier. Block is still just a little wonky. Going to keep practicing today and hope I improve.

Thanks for the helpl

The easiest way I found was to use the water soluble two sided 1/4" Wonder Tape. Tear off a piece the size you need, clip one side so it will curve and then put the two curved fabrics together. I get perfect matched curves every time. Here is a description of the tape and pic: http://www.createforless.com/collins...d/pid7520.aspx

It's a great tute and basically the way I do curved seams. I don't do the snipped points, just match up the finger press fold lines. Depending on the length of the seams, I may finger press ad the 1/4 marks as well. Also, may pin at more than the five points shown in the tute.

Thanks, it will be very helpful.

Thanks for the tutorial! I am sure I will refer to it on the DWQ I am working on.

Thank you for sharing this tutorial!

Go slow when you sew! If you are pinning your fabric, don't sew over them, it makes the foot jump and the fabric move. Hope this helps a little. Also watch the tute!
peace :D

Now I see the tute says leave the pins in, I take them out just before I sew that spot. I'll try it the tute way and see if I'm more sucsessful. I love doing curves and anything that helps is icing. The tute sample is perfect!

here's a sample of my curved piecing challenge

I don't clip into the seam as it isn't needed. Another tutorial, written only without pictures, is under curved seams on the tutorial section of the QB.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-118390-1.htm

There are many ways to do curved seams. You just have to learn which one you do best.

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