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handquilts 08-08-2011 03:40 PM

How do you fix material cut on the bias that got stretched while sewing? I am sick. This quilt is for my husband and I hope I did not ruin it. HELP PLEASE!!!!!

ckcowl 08-08-2011 03:44 PM

take it apart- wet it= press it carefully= being very careful to not stretch it again...and resew---very carefully-with lots of pins- slowly...if it is stretched too out of whack you will need to cut new pieces- bias edges really take alot of care- not to (iron) but to only press- lots of pins- slow stitching making sure to not stretch as you stitch.
it is alot easier to when possible use a square, stitch the diagonal then trim- so you don't have to handle those bias edges- but it is not always possible

bluteddi 08-08-2011 03:45 PM

yep, what * CKCOWL* said....

jljack 08-08-2011 03:56 PM

Yes....not a lot you can do to save them. Also suggest using good spray starch when pressing to help them not to warp.

JudyTheSewer 08-08-2011 04:02 PM

I'll also add what Liz Porter says: "Sew with a baggy bottom!". What that means is that the feeddogs will assist in easing some of the extra material. If one fabric is slightly longer than the other, I match the ends and "sew with a baggy bottom". It may help once the previous advice has been followed of wetting, pressing, etc.. Best wishes to you!

sueisallaboutquilts 08-08-2011 04:12 PM

Lots of starch!!!

auntpiggylpn 08-08-2011 05:58 PM


Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Lots of starch!!!

I was just going to say that!!!! :thumbup:


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