Seating b locks....
02-13-2011, 10:35 AM
#52
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I use glue. I found a video by Sharon Schamber where she uses washable white glue when she does her bindings. I've discovered it works really well for sewing blocks and matching seams as well. Now I buy a bottle of the stuff every time I find it on sale 'cause I use it so much :)
02-13-2011, 10:36 AM
#53
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Originally Posted by Grace MooreLinker
what are folk-pins? I have to use safety pins due to termors also use large coated paper clips.
http://www.amazon.com/Fork-Pins-35-P...dp/B002LMVF68/
02-13-2011, 10:45 AM
#54
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Glue baste the joins instead of pinning the joins. I do this at the ironing board. Align the seams as you want them, then put the tiniest dot of glue inside the seamline and press with the hot iron. I use Elmer's washable white glue. The glue washes out later or, if you need to open up the seam, comes apart if moistened with a drop of water from your fingertip.
Note: It is still a good idea to pin an inch or so before each seam. You can take the pins out as you get to them so you don't sew over them. This helps ensure that you don't have excess fabric on top or bottom when you get to the glue-basted seam.
Note: It is still a good idea to pin an inch or so before each seam. You can take the pins out as you get to them so you don't sew over them. This helps ensure that you don't have excess fabric on top or bottom when you get to the glue-basted seam.
02-13-2011, 10:47 AM
#55
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Originally Posted by Zebra2
Try pressing the seam together BEFORE you stitch it. Make sure the seams at the joints are pressed the opposite direction and 'lock' together.
02-13-2011, 11:06 AM
#56
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Thanks for the Fork pin information they look like I may be able to use those with out leaving my DNA on everything I sew. just ordered 2 packs of them, if I can't use them some other quilter I know may want to try.
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02-13-2011, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Grace MooreLinker
Thanks for the Fork pin information they look like I may be able to use those with out leaving my DNA on everything I sew. just ordered 2 packs of them, if I can't use them some other quilter I know may want to try.
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