something to ponder.....
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My guess is that if you want a 1/2 inch seam then the key is what is the finished block size for your pattern. The size of the quilt will not change if you do a 1/4 or 1/2 inch seam as long as the finished block size remains the same.
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I have the 1/4 foot for my Babylock, and my seams still are off. I am not into precision. I also use a 1/2" seam and
it make it easier for me to sew ands press and if I have to match seams, there is more to match and if one needs to be let out a tad, there is the little to let out.
it make it easier for me to sew ands press and if I have to match seams, there is more to match and if one needs to be let out a tad, there is the little to let out.
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Personally I think everyone should do what is comfortable for themselves. If sewing 1/2" seams makes it easier for you then buy all means do that, I would not trim the seam down either, unless it's being judged in a show or something. I would think if you cut each piece 1/2" larger then what is called for in what ever pattern you are using, then you should be ok once you have sewn it together.
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I never heard of rag quilts but do like hearing the different sizes of seams. I have to agree that a half inch would be easier to open and to press but when one does this, do you make sure to increase the size of the block, such as a four inch would have to be a five inch? Interesting needless to say.
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It's your quilt and if you want to cut down large seams and if the wasted fabric doesn't bug you then go for it. Those would be deal breakers for me. I sew HSTs oversized and cut them down and that is a lot of extra work. I would not be willing to do that for all seams. My seams may not be the perfect 1/4" but they are consistent.
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