Someone give me a crown.. I'm the queen of wonky
10-30-2011, 06:35 AM
#15
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actually Gwen Marsten is the queen of Wonky- and has numerous books out proving it- sorry---you don't get the crown.
there are a number of things you can do to improve your straight lines- it takes a little prep work- but in the end saves lots of *un-sewing* time
you can actually draw your seam lines onto the fabric with a ruler and a pencil- line up the edges carefully and stitch on the lines-
you can pin---every couple inches---depending on how long the pieces are- and slow down-
you can use a seam guide on the machine-
but i've found usually slowing down and pinning makes a ton of difference. just because it says quick does not mean you have to sew as if you are on the freeway- be in a neighborhood instead- and make sure you are not pressing them out of shape- set the seam first then flip open and carefully press straight.
there are a number of things you can do to improve your straight lines- it takes a little prep work- but in the end saves lots of *un-sewing* time
you can actually draw your seam lines onto the fabric with a ruler and a pencil- line up the edges carefully and stitch on the lines-
you can pin---every couple inches---depending on how long the pieces are- and slow down-
you can use a seam guide on the machine-
but i've found usually slowing down and pinning makes a ton of difference. just because it says quick does not mean you have to sew as if you are on the freeway- be in a neighborhood instead- and make sure you are not pressing them out of shape- set the seam first then flip open and carefully press straight.
10-30-2011, 07:32 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Coast of Maine
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
there are a number of things you can do to improve your straight lines- it takes a little prep work- but in the end saves lots of *un-sewing* time
you can actually draw your seam lines onto the fabric with a ruler and a pencil- line up the edges carefully and stitch on the lines-
you can pin---every couple inches---depending on how long the pieces are- and slow down-
you can use a seam guide on the machine-
but i've found usually slowing down and pinning makes a ton of difference. just because it says quick does not mean you have to sew as if you are on the freeway- be in a neighborhood instead- and make sure you are not pressing them out of shape- set the seam first then flip open and carefully press straight.
you can actually draw your seam lines onto the fabric with a ruler and a pencil- line up the edges carefully and stitch on the lines-
you can pin---every couple inches---depending on how long the pieces are- and slow down-
you can use a seam guide on the machine-
but i've found usually slowing down and pinning makes a ton of difference. just because it says quick does not mean you have to sew as if you are on the freeway- be in a neighborhood instead- and make sure you are not pressing them out of shape- set the seam first then flip open and carefully press straight.
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