Pinking Shears
11-29-2010, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by pab58
I use my pinking shears to cut the raw edges of my fabrics before I wash them. It keeps them from unraveling. It also immediately lets me know when I see the pinked edge that the fabric has been washed. :wink:
I would never use them, however, to cut my patches, etc. It would definitely be much too difficult to get that 1/4" seam.
I would never use them, however, to cut my patches, etc. It would definitely be much too difficult to get that 1/4" seam.
11-30-2010, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Pommom
Originally Posted by pab58
I use my pinking shears to cut the raw edges of my fabrics before I wash them. It keeps them from unraveling. It also immediately lets me know when I see the pinked edge that the fabric has been washed. :wink:
I would never use them, however, to cut my patches, etc. It would definitely be much too difficult to get that 1/4" seam.
I would never use them, however, to cut my patches, etc. It would definitely be much too difficult to get that 1/4" seam.
11-30-2010, 07:15 AM
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I never use them for piecing only sewing clothes or accessories. As far as the pinked edges on the charm squares - there is no difference to me using them as oppossed to straight edge. They are so perfectly cut, you just match the points, use your 1/4" foot along the outside of the point (this is your straight edge), and sew. No big deal.
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