puffy side,
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puffy side,
I just made a reversible lap size quilt , it was nice and flat when I turned it inside out , because I wanted to tie it, but then I saw its lose on one side, any ideas oh now to get it to look flat and tight. did I explain it right?
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Do you mean you did the pillow case method of sewing around the edge and turning the quilt right side out? If so, I make sure all the edges are out and press all around the perimeter. If you have the big bull dog clips and a old table that you can stretch out the quilt and put in the ties while it is stretched?
#3
It's kind of hard to picture what you're describing. If it was flat when you stitched it and nothing shifted, then it should lie mostly flat when you turn it....you're sure you caught the batting and it's not bunched up inside???
Whenever i use this method, i always stitch all the way around the perimeter after i turn it right side out - from 1/2 - 1" depending on the quilt. This makes a kind of false binding and keeps the edges from shifting.
Sorry...guess i wasn't much help.
Whenever i use this method, i always stitch all the way around the perimeter after i turn it right side out - from 1/2 - 1" depending on the quilt. This makes a kind of false binding and keeps the edges from shifting.
Sorry...guess i wasn't much help.
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Do you mean you did the pillow case method of sewing around the edge and turning the quilt right side out? If so, I make sure all the edges are out and press all around the perimeter. If you have the big bull dog clips and a old table that you can stretch out the quilt and put in the ties while it is stretched?
#7
I would take your edge stitching out first, then smooth it flat & iron it.... then pin it and do your edge stitching so it doesn't shift and then the tying.
#8
Did you use your walking foot when you sewed around the outer edge? Is your backing fabric cotton fabric or something else like flannel? Just trying to get a sense for what else might have happened.
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A few years ago I made quillows and found if I cut the backing a mere 1/2" smaller than the front all the around, when I turned it, the front side curled over just a hair, and that back was never seen from the front, and it did not pucker as I secured that sandwich........I do that with all small stuff too........works for me....might help you
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Anytime you turn something inside out you should give it a few shakes til it starts to smooth out. I also leave the openings to turn inside out large enough I can get my hands in to straighten or smooth out. Then I quilt it.
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