Question about matching seams...
06-23-2012, 05:20 AM
#41
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I sometimes have that problem too. I really try to plan out how I press my seams so that I get nesting seams. But when that doesn't work out so well, I usually choose to flip one seam in the opposing direction and finger press, then pin. However, after more reading about everyone's preferences regarding pressing the seams to one side or open - I am seriously considering trying out open on my next quilt.
I agree with Dawn, and will "flip" one seam to make it nest. I find that the batting underneath takes care of the flip in the seam, and I'm happy with the line-up of the seam, which is my first priority.
Connie
06-23-2012, 05:50 AM
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I, too, iron it the right way so it nests, and then clip it. It shouldn't make a whole lot of difference, but it does. I prefer to iron the seams to the side. I learned that way, because of polyester batting working its way through the seam line. However, I use mostly cotton batting now, so could press them open. I might have to have a new learning curve!
06-23-2012, 07:28 AM
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WOW! A real life person who admits seams are sometimes off and that handmade isn't ever going to be perfect. I need to know more quilters like you. By the way, I'm just up the road from you, in Sherman. froggyintexas
I usually try to press all of my seams open when possible and if my seam is off (I know they are) I just try to hold the pieces until they are as lined up as possible (some never will be) and just pass it really slowly through my sewing machine. Just remember quilting is fun and if someone wanted perfection hand made is not the way to go. LOL
06-23-2012, 07:40 AM
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Some time ago, a magazine asked a panel of famous quilters the question of whether to press seams open or not. They were about evenly divided on their preference. So there is no "right" answer. These replies give good reasons for whatever choice you woud want to make. Or try several and see how you like them!
06-23-2012, 08:07 AM
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I am about 1/3 of the way through piecing a Disappearing 9 Patch top. When I sewed the original 9 patches together, I pressed the seams to one side. Now that I am mixing up the individual squares, I find that sometimes I must sew two patches together where both are pressesd to the same side. I am having a hard time matching those seams accurately! Does anyone have a 'trick' for matching these seams? Thanks in advance for any advice...
06-23-2012, 08:14 AM
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I am doing a Disappearing 9 Patch Quilt Also. When I watched the Missouri Quilt Video it showed laying out your fabric with the boldest fabric being on the end. After cutting them in half diagonally and horizontaly, you don't have to match seems. If you wanted to arrange the fabric differently I would press my seams open and pin. Hope this helps.
06-23-2012, 02:34 PM
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Here are several methods I use that work for me:
1. I sew a few stitches right at the point where they need to meet. If they are oK, then I sew the whole seam, if not I pull them out and try again.
2. I use elmer's school glue to match the seams, press it with a hot iron, then sew the seam
3. I use the fork pins to hold the seams together on either side--you can see them here:
http://www.123stitch.com/cgi-perl/it...l.pl?item=C240
1. I sew a few stitches right at the point where they need to meet. If they are oK, then I sew the whole seam, if not I pull them out and try again.
2. I use elmer's school glue to match the seams, press it with a hot iron, then sew the seam
3. I use the fork pins to hold the seams together on either side--you can see them here:
http://www.123stitch.com/cgi-perl/it...l.pl?item=C240
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