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12-24-2017, 02:53 PM

#11

GingerK

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I also do not rip out the too-narrow seam. If it is a case of swirling the intersection of 4 blocks, I will remove the too narrow stitching only at the intersection. The rest can stay.

12-24-2017, 04:11 PM

#12

MadQuilter

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Originally Posted by Tartan

I only remove the old stitching if the seam allowances need to be pressed open.

Same here.

12-24-2017, 09:31 PM

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Jingle

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I'm with all the others. Leave it in if pressing to one side. I hardly ever press seams open.

12-25-2017, 04:15 AM

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eparys

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitty

Sometimes I sew a seam a little too narrow and have to redo it a bit wider, and I usually sew the new seam and then rip the old seam, but it's occurred to me that as long as I'm pressing the allowance to the side that it wouldn't cause any problems if I left the old stitches in. Does anyone leave these in? Does it cause any problems?...

I do that all the time - no need to rip if I don't have to! If however it is to be pressed open I will rip.

Now - if the seam is to be "twirled" as in the middle of a four patch I will rip out a little more than a 1/4 inch so it can swirl correctly.

12-25-2017, 04:32 AM

#15

Mitty

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This is such good news. I've had to resew a lot of seams lately.

12-25-2017, 07:38 AM

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momsbusy

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I leave in the old seam unless it will interfere with my piecing or pressing.

12-25-2017, 07:44 AM

#17

christinelf

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I take the stitching out and press my seams open, since it is easier to machine QAYG on my home sewing machine.

12-25-2017, 09:50 AM

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Boston1954

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I have an 8 x 11 note on my machine to remind me about my settings, and still manage to get it wrong from time to time. I leave mine alone. I hate taking out stitches, so this works for me.

12-25-2017, 05:29 PM

#19

cashs_mom

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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan

i'm with the leave it in group

I am, too.

12-26-2017, 06:19 AM

#20

maviskw

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The only time I see leaving them in might cause a problem is if a lot of seams are coming together in one spot. You'd be surprised how much room "thread" takes. A few extra threads in the middle of pinwheel can mess things up.