*****CURVED PEICING GURU WANTED*****
#12
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Arizona
Posts: 4,039
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Well Done Meemers!
I did an Apple Core Table Runner course a few years ago for the same reason ... to learn more about doing curved seams. Another tip is to mark the centre of the two pieces so you can match them. If a longer curve, then match at 1/4 or more often. Just do it by folding and use the crease, or a fine line ..... or pins!
I learned it was something NOT to do if my patience level was low. And yet, found it to be very relaxing to sit and sew, not trying to win a race!!! In no time the runner was together ... then it sat, as I feared the quilting part more. Alas, done!!!!! :)
I did an Apple Core Table Runner course a few years ago for the same reason ... to learn more about doing curved seams. Another tip is to mark the centre of the two pieces so you can match them. If a longer curve, then match at 1/4 or more often. Just do it by folding and use the crease, or a fine line ..... or pins!
I learned it was something NOT to do if my patience level was low. And yet, found it to be very relaxing to sit and sew, not trying to win a race!!! In no time the runner was together ... then it sat, as I feared the quilting part more. Alas, done!!!!! :)
#13
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Arizona
Posts: 4,039
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by meemersmom
Originally Posted by suebee
BAH HUM BUG....I have been been working on this curved piecing doo-dah all flippin night. I am pretty convinced its not for me. Can you sense my utter frustration?? Ive already seen the tips here on the board, I try it, doesnt work that way for me. Any NEW tips??? ideas????thoughts???? I have tried this magical foot I bought, doesnt work any better than my 1/4" foot with guide. HELLLLLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPPPPP MEEEEEEE, PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE:(
Thank you very much... Your apple cores are perfect. Great job
#14
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Arizona
Posts: 4,039
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by ckcowl
really need to know just what you are doing- and what is not working for you in order to help.
i do lots of curved piecing, but need to know just what kind of curves you are working with-
could you post pics showing where your problems are occuring? if we saw what you were doing we could probably help.
if working on drunkard path's or NYB blocks--the concave piece needs to be on top (the outer curve-on top the inner curve) ( =convex )=concave concave piece on top of convex piece- match centers and outside edges. then lots of pins distributing evenly along the curve. stitch slowly, removing pins as you go along- stopping every few inches, with needle down- pivot a little then continue-
i hope this helps a bit- pictures, specific questions and we can help further.
i do lots of curved piecing, but need to know just what kind of curves you are working with-
could you post pics showing where your problems are occuring? if we saw what you were doing we could probably help.
if working on drunkard path's or NYB blocks--the concave piece needs to be on top (the outer curve-on top the inner curve) ( =convex )=concave concave piece on top of convex piece- match centers and outside edges. then lots of pins distributing evenly along the curve. stitch slowly, removing pins as you go along- stopping every few inches, with needle down- pivot a little then continue-
i hope this helps a bit- pictures, specific questions and we can help further.
#15
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 935
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Well Done Meemers!
I did an Apple Core Table Runner course a few years ago for the same reason ... to learn more about doing curved seams. Another tip is to mark the centre of the two pieces so you can match them. If a longer curve, then match at 1/4 or more often. Just do it by folding and use the crease, or a fine line ..... or pins!
I learned it was something NOT to do if my patience level was low. And yet, found it to be very relaxing to sit and sew, not trying to win a race!!! In no time the runner was together ... then it sat, as I feared the quilting part more. Alas, done!!!!! :)
I did an Apple Core Table Runner course a few years ago for the same reason ... to learn more about doing curved seams. Another tip is to mark the centre of the two pieces so you can match them. If a longer curve, then match at 1/4 or more often. Just do it by folding and use the crease, or a fine line ..... or pins!
I learned it was something NOT to do if my patience level was low. And yet, found it to be very relaxing to sit and sew, not trying to win a race!!! In no time the runner was together ... then it sat, as I feared the quilting part more. Alas, done!!!!! :)
#16
Power Poster
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 17,760
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by meemersmom
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Well Done Meemers!
I did an Apple Core Table Runner course a few years ago for the same reason ... to learn more about doing curved seams. Another tip is to mark the centre of the two pieces so you can match them. If a longer curve, then match at 1/4 or more often. Just do it by folding and use the crease, or a fine line ..... or pins!
I learned it was something NOT to do if my patience level was low. And yet, found it to be very relaxing to sit and sew, not trying to win a race!!! In no time the runner was together ... then it sat, as I feared the quilting part more. Alas, done!!!!! :)
I did an Apple Core Table Runner course a few years ago for the same reason ... to learn more about doing curved seams. Another tip is to mark the centre of the two pieces so you can match them. If a longer curve, then match at 1/4 or more often. Just do it by folding and use the crease, or a fine line ..... or pins!
I learned it was something NOT to do if my patience level was low. And yet, found it to be very relaxing to sit and sew, not trying to win a race!!! In no time the runner was together ... then it sat, as I feared the quilting part more. Alas, done!!!!! :)
Templates .... I took the paper pattern to the glass maker and he made it for me in the same plastic as our rulers. ZipZip with a rotary cutter and the apple cores cut out easy-peasy!
#18
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 1,325
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
R u trying to do the drunkards path type of blocks?
If so, here is a pic of one I just did not to long ago. And I was realllly dreading doing it. But from the first one I did on, it went smooth as silk. Let me know if its pieces like this and I will be glad to give you the tips.
If so, here is a pic of one I just did not to long ago. And I was realllly dreading doing it. But from the first one I did on, it went smooth as silk. Let me know if its pieces like this and I will be glad to give you the tips.
#19
Power Poster
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 17,760
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by tammy cosper
R u trying to do the drunkards path type of blocks?
If so, here is a pic of one I just did not to long ago. And I was realllly dreading doing it. But from the first one I did on, it went smooth as silk. Let me know if its pieces like this and I will be glad to give you the tips.
If so, here is a pic of one I just did not to long ago. And I was realllly dreading doing it. But from the first one I did on, it went smooth as silk. Let me know if its pieces like this and I will be glad to give you the tips.
#20
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Arizona
Posts: 4,039
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by tammy cosper
R u trying to do the drunkards path type of blocks?
If so, here is a pic of one I just did not to long ago. And I was realllly dreading doing it. But from the first one I did on, it went smooth as silk. Let me know if its pieces like this and I will be glad to give you the tips.
If so, here is a pic of one I just did not to long ago. And I was realllly dreading doing it. But from the first one I did on, it went smooth as silk. Let me know if its pieces like this and I will be glad to give you the tips.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
cny_sewer39
Main
19
11-16-2014 08:27 PM