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Originally Posted by Prism99
(Post 6629519)
When two pieces of fabric are not exactly the same length, "easing" means sewing so that the extra fabric in the longer piece is distributed over the shorter length. When sewing a row of blocks together, for example, some blocks may be slightly larger than other blocks. You will see this as soon as you pin the rows together at the block intersections. Typically placing the longer piece underneath and exerting a little "pull" on the top piece results in the longer piece being eased in. This is because the feed dogs typically feed the fabric more than the presser foot; the presser foot "pushes" fabric ahead of it.
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Originally Posted by AliKat
(Post 6630946)
I call this 'sewing with a relaxed bottom.' I think the expression is from my sewing years. It was so funny that I never forgot it.
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WHATEVER you do DON'T CUT IT OFF if you are trying to put on sashing or borders. I did and boy am I sorry. I'm not even going to tell the whole story. I'm pretty much a newbie and that taught me a lesson I will not forget.:shock:
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Annie Pearl, you have been given expert advice, they described it well.
This is one process that will serve you well with a little practice. It isn't dfficult, and you will be pleased with the results. |
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