To Set Seams or Not to Set -- The Why's and Wherefore's!!!!
05-14-2011, 09:11 AM
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As a long-armer, those that set their seams before pressing are much more fun to quilt because there isn't as much in the thread space uptake! Yes, I know who does and doesn't set their seams when pressing.....
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05-14-2011, 09:13 AM
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I set my seams flat first. The top and bottom stitches are slightly different in their tension because the top stitch is pulled thru the needle. Setting the seams relaxes the threads and evens the pull. If you use different color threads you can see the change after the pressing.
And it does make it easier to press to one side.
Mim
And it does make it easier to press to one side.
Mim
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Oh wise, ladies and gents ... do tell ...
Do you set your seams? or not?
(before you press them open, or to the sides)
What purpose does it serve?
If you do it some of the time ... what situations are the times?
What is the return on your time investment in doing such?
I'm looking forward to the discussion on this as I am totally between and betwixt, and need some input as to the why-to!!
Do you set your seams? or not?
(before you press them open, or to the sides)
What purpose does it serve?
If you do it some of the time ... what situations are the times?
What is the return on your time investment in doing such?
I'm looking forward to the discussion on this as I am totally between and betwixt, and need some input as to the why-to!!
05-14-2011, 09:16 AM
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Thanks for all the candid comments on this question!
For those that notice the difference ... or don't notice the difference ........ I wonder if that's somewhat determined by the fabric (weight, thickness, # threads per inch), different threads, the pattern, and perhaps other things?
And too, we each have a different ability to notice slight differences in results. Some will and some won't!
Will I change my ways as a result of this discussion?
I don't know!!!
However, I will be giving it a try this next while and see if I notice anything different.
(that is if I can remember to do it ... old habits die hard!!! :))
For those that notice the difference ... or don't notice the difference ........ I wonder if that's somewhat determined by the fabric (weight, thickness, # threads per inch), different threads, the pattern, and perhaps other things?
And too, we each have a different ability to notice slight differences in results. Some will and some won't!
Will I change my ways as a result of this discussion?
I don't know!!!
However, I will be giving it a try this next while and see if I notice anything different.
(that is if I can remember to do it ... old habits die hard!!! :))
05-14-2011, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
Thanks for all the candid comments on this question!
For those that notice the difference ... or don't notice the difference ........ I wonder if that's somewhat determined by the fabric (weight, thickness, # threads per inch), different threads, the pattern, and perhaps other things?
And too, we each have a different ability to notice slight differences in results. Some will and some won't!
Will I change my ways as a result of this discussion?
I don't know!!!
However, I will be giving it a try this next while and see if I notice anything different.
(that is if I can remember to do it ... old habits die hard!!! :))
For those that notice the difference ... or don't notice the difference ........ I wonder if that's somewhat determined by the fabric (weight, thickness, # threads per inch), different threads, the pattern, and perhaps other things?
And too, we each have a different ability to notice slight differences in results. Some will and some won't!
Will I change my ways as a result of this discussion?
I don't know!!!
However, I will be giving it a try this next while and see if I notice anything different.
(that is if I can remember to do it ... old habits die hard!!! :))
Won't cost you more than a few seconds of time!
And if you don't - to each his/her own. 8-) :lol:
05-14-2011, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Thanks for all the candid comments on this question!
For those that notice the difference ... or don't notice the difference ........ I wonder if that's somewhat determined by the fabric (weight, thickness, # threads per inch), different threads, the pattern, and perhaps other things?
And too, we each have a different ability to notice slight differences in results. Some will and some won't!
Will I change my ways as a result of this discussion?
I don't know!!!
However, I will be giving it a try this next while and see if I notice anything different.
(that is if I can remember to do it ... old habits die hard!!! :))
For those that notice the difference ... or don't notice the difference ........ I wonder if that's somewhat determined by the fabric (weight, thickness, # threads per inch), different threads, the pattern, and perhaps other things?
And too, we each have a different ability to notice slight differences in results. Some will and some won't!
Will I change my ways as a result of this discussion?
I don't know!!!
However, I will be giving it a try this next while and see if I notice anything different.
(that is if I can remember to do it ... old habits die hard!!! :))
Won't cost you more than a few seconds of time!
And if you don't - to each his/her own. 8-) :lol:
Yes, as I said, I'm going to give it the Old College Try ... just have to get the gray matter to REMEMBER to do it!! :)
05-14-2011, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by sinceresissy
So maybe what you are saying is that after you sew a seam you just press it down. Maybe this is a machine sewing thing. I am hand sewing so maybe it is not the same thing. I was taught not to press until the quilt is all put together then just mash everything down flat - don't worry about where the seam flops.
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