Originally Posted by
Lena1952
I don’t have a machine recommendation but for those bulky seams take a hammer to them. Seriously, I use my hammer often to slightly flatten bulky seams so they will travel through the machine better. I have also found slightly slowing the machine a those junctions makes a smoother seam. Best of luck in your bag making endeavors!
I tried the hammer several years ago. Maybe I hit the fabric too hard? I wound up with fabric 'cuts' wherever the hammer hit.
So, is there a special type of hammer to use?