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10-18-2010, 08:17 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by RkayD
Since I started glue basting I find myself pressing open more often than not. Seems to work better for me.
done a whole quilt. Can you do a large quilt? How much glue do you put
and per how many square inch?
10-18-2010, 08:21 PM
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When I have pressed seams open, I find that those seams tend to show stress and even break when people sit or lie on the quilts.
I press to one side for that reason, and also to let matching seams nest into one another for better accuracy.
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I press to one side for that reason, and also to let matching seams nest into one another for better accuracy.
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10-18-2010, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by chiaraquilts
I found this article http://www.straw.com/equilters/libra...SeamsOpen.html and it changed my mind about pressing seams open. I have always (20+ years!!!) struggled with getting seams to match and this method has worked well for me - I too was taught to press seams to one side, but I am getting better results with pressing them open.
10-19-2010, 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by sharon b
I was told that way back when everything was sewn by hand it would strengthen the seams if they were pressed to one side - if they were open they gave away easier . now not as important with machines as they have stronger seams . That is what I was told anyways
10-20-2010, 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
I was told that in the beginning it was done to reduce bulk and add strength to the seam. I know that my LQS now teaches people to press open, so I am not sure. I find that it is easier to press a 1/4" seam to the side, rather than to press them open.
10-20-2010, 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Spring
Why are the seams pressed to the side rather then pressed open like in garment construction?
I did it but Im loosing sleep as to why.
Also am I correct in my thinking that each row should be pressed opposite direction?
I did it but Im loosing sleep as to why.
Also am I correct in my thinking that each row should be pressed opposite direction?
10-20-2010, 05:05 AM
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I press to side. I do not know why anyone would try to press a 1/4 in seam open! It is harder than pressing to side. Also was taught that this reduces bulk, make seam stronger. Correct about just sewing on thread when SID if seams pressed open.
10-20-2010, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Spring
Why are the seams pressed to the side rather then pressed open like in garment construction?
I did it but Im loosing sleep as to why.
Also am I correct in my thinking that each row should be pressed opposite direction?
I did it but Im loosing sleep as to why.
Also am I correct in my thinking that each row should be pressed opposite direction?
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