what did I do wrong? Help
#25
Originally Posted by patty04
Originally Posted by karielt
I think its because you didn't use a scant 1/4 inch seam
#26
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Dothan, Alabama
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I bought one of those little magnetic strips. Brought it home, put it on my sewing table and I haven't seen it since!!! So I just practiced and practiced until I get my scant 1/4" seams at least 95 % of the time.
#27
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Location: Nebraska
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Pressing (with an up and down motion) is very important when pressing seams and blocks. The pressing surface needs to be firm, not soft like a mattress because the fabric sinks in and is stretched out of shape. The right hardness of the pressing surface is a layer of COTTON batting covered with a layer of canvas or ironing board fabric. I learned this by experience and a video by Sharon Schambers tells you about it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LGbXou_u4c
THis will help in addition to the other suggestions that have been offered.
Good luck, accuracy comes with experience!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LGbXou_u4c
THis will help in addition to the other suggestions that have been offered.
Good luck, accuracy comes with experience!!
#28
Originally Posted by ToucanSam
Originally Posted by patty04
Originally Posted by karielt
I think its because you didn't use a scant 1/4 inch seam
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#29
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 682
To measure 1/4 inch, you can put your needle down and use your metal measuring guide against the needle, put masking tape down perpendicular to the needle, and use it for a guide. A scant 1/4 inch means 1 thread or two less that the 1/4 inch. When you press the seam to the dark fabric, it seems to use up a little of the measurement. There should be some tutorials about pinning the seams so that they end up matching exactly.
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