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02-24-2011, 05:05 AM
#32
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Location: Dover DE
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Originally Posted by debbieumphress
I don't pin any more. I got stuck so many times, I sprang a leak. I use a glue stick. Just a dab on each seam, place other piece on it and press to match seams. And the glue disappears and the seams match. And by some magic, the "excess" if any, works it way in. I have lots of glue sticks hanging around. Even hand them out at retreats.
02-24-2011, 05:07 AM
#33
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Location: Somerset, England
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I only ever pin points and borders. Otherwise I rely on my 1/4" foot and good seam pressing practice, eg for nesting at intersections etc. I feel that too many pins can actually distort the seam and so decrease my accuracy. Plus, I'm lazy! LOL
02-24-2011, 05:09 AM
#34
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Missouri
Posts: 959
I always pin my seams before sewing. I seldom piece a bias seam, but when I do I always make sure it it pinned to keep it from stretching. I seldom rip a seam, I figure its better to pin so the seam is right.
02-24-2011, 05:34 AM
#36
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 443
Originally Posted by dreamer2009
Originally Posted by dutchie
You're NOT ALONE! In my quest for the perfect 1/4" seam, I've begun to pin everything in sight. Saves me from having to fuss with slipping fabric while I'm sewing. My pincushion has become a close personal friend. Heck, I even pinned a bag of chips closed when I couldn't find a clip.
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02-24-2011, 05:47 AM
#39
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Monroe, IN
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Originally Posted by debbieumphress
I don't pin any more. I got stuck so many times, I sprang a leak. I use a glue stick. Just a dab on each seam, place other piece on it and press to match seams. And the glue disappears and the seams match. And by some magic, the "excess" if any, works it way in. I have lots of glue sticks hanging around. Even hand them out at retreats.
02-24-2011, 05:56 AM
#40
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Manchester, NH
Posts: 701
I'm interested in the end result and so, yes I pin!
And Pin again! And since I'm not too fond of the quarter inch foot, I mark the quarter inches on the fabric. Yes it takes time, but the results keep me from tearing out my hair and the seams!!!! :lol:
And Pin again! And since I'm not too fond of the quarter inch foot, I mark the quarter inches on the fabric. Yes it takes time, but the results keep me from tearing out my hair and the seams!!!! :lol:
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