need help with hand piecing please...desperate cry for help here : )
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do you have a specific question? I would mark the 1/4" seam on both pieces, pin to make sure the lines match and take small, careful stitches along the lines. You can backstitch instead of using a knot if you prefer.
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#4
I use a small running stitch. I mark my seam allowances the same as NYCquilter, pin, and sew. Unlike machine piecing, you don't have to sew through the seam allowances. Whenever I stop, I do a small back stitch.
I also press my seam allowance to one side, generally towards the darkest fabric.
Jinny Beyer has a book on hand piecing that you might find helpful.
Janet
I also press my seam allowance to one side, generally towards the darkest fabric.
Jinny Beyer has a book on hand piecing that you might find helpful.
Janet
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Make sure you mark the 1/4 sew line and use a simple running stitch. You don't need any hoops just fabric, needle, thread, scissors, and something to mark the 1/4 sew line. Maybe start with a few simple squares to see how you like it. If you like it then go ahead and sew whichever pattern you want. I pieced the spinning color wheel pattern I found on quilters cache and thought my seams match so much better than by machine. If you still have a question feel free to PM with your questions.
#8
I've found Jinny Beyer's Perfect Piecer template really helpful for marking for hand piecing.
Here's a link: http://www.jinnybeyer.com/ax_commerc...E52821CFC85A42
Here's a link: http://www.jinnybeyer.com/ax_commerc...E52821CFC85A42
#9
Originally Posted by LyndaOH
I've found Jinny Beyer's Perfect Piecer template really helpful for marking for hand piecing.
Here's a link: http://www.jinnybeyer.com/ax_commerc...E52821CFC85A42
Here's a link: http://www.jinnybeyer.com/ax_commerc...E52821CFC85A42
#10
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the tiny hearts sewn on the vest is embroidery-not hand piecing- try looking for embroidery tutorials-videos...there are lots of different stitches you can use for embroidery. for those tiny hearts i would use a back stitch
Thank you all..What I am working on is a gingerbread man placemat and it requires these teeny tiny hearts to be sew onto his shirt and a couple of other places..That is the part that is driving me nuts..I really like this tool and I am going to look for it..Thank you all again so much for your help..
Originally Posted by Diana Lynne
Originally Posted by LyndaOH
I've found Jinny Beyer's Perfect Piecer template really helpful for marking for hand piecing.
Here's a link: http://www.jinnybeyer.com/ax_commerc...E52821CFC85A42
Here's a link: http://www.jinnybeyer.com/ax_commerc...E52821CFC85A42
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