Seam Issue
#31
Originally Posted by Fabricnut
My goodness, I might have to quit sewing all together. I'm not suppose to sew over pins especially with my brand new machine. Plus I shouldn't put pins in my mouth. I'm "an old dog"; can I learn these new should not things? :)
#32
Actually, a little dot of Elmer's School Glue (washes out easily) when you are pressing your seams works wonders. There is a tool out there that fits over the top of the glue so you really can get a thin line of glue (I can't remember where I saw it but it was online). Just a wee dot and press it...works like magic!
http://sharonschamber.com/shopping%2...ewproducts.htm They are called glue tips...of course, they are out of stock right now, but for future reference!
http://sharonschamber.com/shopping%2...ewproducts.htm They are called glue tips...of course, they are out of stock right now, but for future reference!
#33
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Usually this happens if you have too many seams coming together. In that case it calls for pressing the seams open and flat on the underside. Also, are you lifting your iron up and down or pressing like you would a garment? Those intersecting seams need to have the iron brought down flat.
#34
Originally Posted by leatheflea
I leave my pins in, sew right over them. The quilt police has never knocked on my door. I think in all my years sewing I've only had 2 pins get hit by the needle. And it caused no damage to my machine or project. But of course some will say never ever ever, but its like all rules, meant to be broken.
eta: I only use the fine clover brand quilt pins. I'm a snob that way. :thumbup:
#35
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I have found that the needle plate is a little higher than the bed of the machine and it pushes that bottom seam allowance back towards me. To help solve the problem, I have put a piece of tape (painter's tape) over the join. It lasts quite a while and is cheap to replace. (Pfaff 2056)
#36
Originally Posted by davidwent
I usually stop before seam and lift the piece and push the seam down flat, I know it slows me down, but I'm ok with that
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#37
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Originally Posted by ewecansew
I have found that the needle plate is a little higher than the bed of the machine and it pushes that bottom seam allowance back towards me. To help solve the problem, I have put a piece of tape (painter's tape) over the join. It lasts quite a while and is cheap to replace. (Pfaff 2056)
#39
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I hope I can describe this in writing.
I put a pin perpindictular to the edge and under the seam allowance - either to one side or presed open - then back.
So the pin is holding the seam either open or to the correct side. I remove the pin when the needle catches the seam. Was that clear. No more catching the seam on the bottom.
I put a pin perpindictular to the edge and under the seam allowance - either to one side or presed open - then back.
So the pin is holding the seam either open or to the correct side. I remove the pin when the needle catches the seam. Was that clear. No more catching the seam on the bottom.
#40
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Originally Posted by lberna
I also sew over pins and have only broken one or two pins over all the years I have been sewing. I'm not worried about the sewing police.
As for the bulk, I noticed that I spend much time planning my seams in the pressing process. If I can nest the seams, I get a better result. When many seams come together I use the ELeanor Burns method of splitting the seam allowance seams and pressing the bulk to where it looks like a windmill. (Kinda hard to explain.)
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