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Old 03-06-2010, 07:25 AM
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Hi everyone! I have a seam problem...I find it difficult to explain in words so a picture is attached. How do I fix this turned seam problem to the seam lays flat? Let me know if you have questions. I am very grateful for your expertise. This is the best forum! Thanks ... Kim

seam turns where it shouldn't
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Old 03-06-2010, 07:32 AM
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I snip the seam allowance close to the seam line and then press it back to the right direction.
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Old 03-06-2010, 07:41 AM
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thank you!
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Old 03-06-2010, 07:52 AM
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I always give them a spray of water and iron it good.
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Old 03-06-2010, 08:26 AM
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If I can, I rip out those few stitches and resew the seam. I don't mind clipping a seam on a wall hanging, but I am afraid that the seam may come loose in any other quilt. JMHO
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I leave em...I've never seen it show through on the other side. If it's flannel, it might..so the above suggestions are perfect.
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I do the "swirly thing" that Eleanor Burns does. It works fantastic. Go to this msg

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-37184-2.htm#810053

In this post there is a close up of one intersection - I think this is what you are asking about.
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I snip the seam allowance close to the seam line and then press it back to the right direction.
yup, that's what I do too
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Originally Posted by eparys
I do the "swirly thing" that Eleanor Burns does. It works fantastic. Go to this msg

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-37184-2.htm#810053

In this post there is a close up of one intersection - I think this is what you are asking about.
Thanks a million :)
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Originally Posted by Esqmommy
I leave em...I've never seen it show through on the other side.
me too.
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