sewing squares
05-20-2011, 03:46 AM
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press seams in opposite directions...interlock and I baste stitch...first...if OK then just sew reg stitch right over the baste stitch...If off just pull that baste stitch out in one thread and do over...Sew Simple
05-20-2011, 03:47 AM
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I used to have the same problem I now use 3/8 in instead of 1/4 in seam allowance it help me a great deal don't ask me how but it just did. I also pin my seams sometimes together if the quilt is for a gift and not personal use.
05-20-2011, 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by frugalfabrics
When I sew 4-patch square sets together, I always match the 2 pieces together from the center...that way the intersection of the 4 squares always looks good.
05-20-2011, 05:32 AM
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I'm amazed at all this pinning and glueing going on. I'm quite a newby to quiltmaking but I hardly ever use pins but always press seams in different directions and they always snuggle together nicely. That was one of the many valuable tips and tricks my cousin taught me.
05-20-2011, 06:04 AM
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If you only knew how much I needed this post. I am working on a memory hanging for my 4 siblings with my dad's shirts. I cut, sewed and seam pressed the first couple of rows together and none of the seams matched up. I have been debating what to do next. This has been so helpful. Thank you all.
05-20-2011, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by justwannaquilt
I do the same thing I always press everything so I have "locking" seams. once you start doing it, it kinda just comes natural and you don't even have to think about which way to press so your seams will all butt up to each other. I don't use alot of pins when I am quilting however when it comes to matching seams I always stick a pin in right at the intersection. A dot of glue and a tap from the iron is great for holding these seams together also. This way you know your seams are not going to budge while your sewing.
05-20-2011, 06:53 AM
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yes to the opposite directions. The underneath seam needs to be pointed toward you & the upper one away from you. That way it "pushes" against the lower seam, locking it. If it were on top, it could wiggle apart, toward you & no more matched seam.
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