Ok, let's be honest
01-31-2012, 04:17 PM
#141
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On a Fons and Porter program one day, one of them said you can sew all over the place, as long as you start and end with a 1/4 inch seam. I'm sure that's not the case, but perfect is only for perfect people!
Originally Posted by Brynn
Haha, nope! I'm pretty good about it, but honestly, no one's perfect enough to sew straight every time. I'm just happy if it comes out around a quarter of an inch!
01-31-2012, 08:02 PM
#145
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Location: Arizona
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I can't seem to sew a 1/4" seam at all, even though I've had plenty of practice and tried many different methods. So instead when I have a straight seam to sew I draw my 1/4 seam line using a faint pencil mark. That way my seams are consistent and my blocks fit together perfectly or almost perfectly. Nobody's perfect.
01-31-2012, 09:15 PM
#146
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Originally Posted by jitkaau
I find a stiletto helps with keeping the ends the same width as the rest of the seam. I have one that fits onto the end of my index finger, as well as a hand held one.
01-31-2012, 09:21 PM
#147
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I put a piece of the blue painter's tape on the throat plate and another piece lined up with it on the "arm" that opens when I need to change bobbins. This way, I can see the lines all the way to the needle. Does this make it straight? Oh heck no but it does help (I think). If in doubt, I baste then sew it. Easier to me than frogging it.
01-31-2012, 10:26 PM
#148
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I find slowing down helps but it's difficult when sewing with a group and they all have the pressor foot clear to the floor. Peer pressure! But I enjoy the process of quilt making as much as the end result so.....I will continue to take my time and enjoy myself. Perhaps going slower comes easier with age, I have plenty of that.
I also find using a stiletto to be a big help.
I also find using a stiletto to be a big help.
02-01-2012, 02:02 AM
#149
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Ha ha ha ha! I've always thought that we should blame our ooppss on the distractions in life. Fur babbies, kids, the big kids, spouses, that tv program that was too spicey, laundry, dinner, etc, etc. We have way to many distractions to focus. Can't we just have some quiet time?
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