What Is The Secret??
#1
I am trying to expand my sewing horizons and make an actual quilt, even a small one.
I cut blocks all the same size but by the time I got done sewing them all together they wouldn't line up :(
What is the secret to getting them to line up??
robin
I cut blocks all the same size but by the time I got done sewing them all together they wouldn't line up :(
What is the secret to getting them to line up??
robin
#3
Seam allowances have to be exact. If you're doing a 1/4 inch all the time they should line up. I have had problems with stretching the block when pressing so be careful of that. Someone with more experience will be along to help you out more.
#7
I'm just guessing, but your biases may be running in different directions. Your material will stretch one way but it won't stretch when you turn it the other way. Try keeping the biases all one direction. You have to sew with an accurate 1/4" on EACH & EVERY seam. Say you're off 1/8", & those 1/8" keep adding up, it will throw the seams off also. Accurate cutting is a MUST. With my first quilt, I cut mine with scissors, drew the squares out with a yard stick. No, I'm not that old, I just didn't know any better. Using a rotary cutter & a good ruler helps. If there's ANY possiblity of taking a beginners quilt class, it is so WELL worth the money. It is amazing how much you can learn from them. Good luck & don't give up. It's mind boggling at first but there's lots of good help here on this board.
#8
If you cut accurately, then the most likely culprit is the 1/4" seam. It is essential to find where the 1/4" is on your machine. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-109768-1.htm is a tutorial.
Pressing without stretching is another fun one to learn, but important. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-149984-1.htm is a tutorial.
Learning how to "nest" the seams really helps with getting blocks and rows to line up. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-28328-1.htm is a tutorial.
Looking through the tutorial section of QB is a great way to find out how to do just about anything!!!
Pressing without stretching is another fun one to learn, but important. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-149984-1.htm is a tutorial.
Learning how to "nest" the seams really helps with getting blocks and rows to line up. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-28328-1.htm is a tutorial.
Looking through the tutorial section of QB is a great way to find out how to do just about anything!!!
#10
I agree with Izaquilter. Taking a beginning quilt class is a great help. Even though I've sewn for years, I took a couple of classes when I wanted to start making quilts and those classes were well worth it.
You may be able to figure out things on your own, but taking a class makes learning about quilting a joy, not a frustration
You may be able to figure out things on your own, but taking a class makes learning about quilting a joy, not a frustration
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