CAS49OR

Recently at a quilt expo I was taught this trick, but I haven't tried it yet. She swears it prevents that pucker. The solid line is the edge of your material and the slashes are the stitch line. instead of ending straight you stitch out to the edge of the fabric and lock stitch it so it doesn't unravel before you turn. If you try it let us know how it works please.

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Latrinka

What I do is while you still have it inside out, press the seam allowance in at the opening, I find this works for me.

MargeD

I prefer to use the birthing method for small wall hangings, table runners and placemats; but every so often, no matter how careful I try to be, there has always been a little pucker at the opening. I tried using 1/4" Wonder-Under (or other brands like Steam A Seam) to close the opening using the iron to fuse the opening and I find I get better results. It can be an extra step, but when I sew around the edge of item I'm birthing I like how the opening stays together, with fewer puckers. Hope I have explained this well enough for you.

Sisty88

I decided to rip out my topstitching on the ones I had already done and just sewed them again using the wonder tape. That stuff is some kind of magic! Seriously can't believe the difference! I can see myself using this stuff a lot in the future! Thanks so much for the suggestion!

Sew Krazy Girl

This is the method I also use. Sew all the way around using my walking foot, then open the amount of space you need to turn it. Makes for a smooth seam.