Stretched Material
08-08-2011, 03:44 PM
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take it apart- wet it= press it carefully= being very careful to not stretch it again...and resew---very carefully-with lots of pins- slowly...if it is stretched too out of whack you will need to cut new pieces- bias edges really take alot of care- not to (iron) but to only press- lots of pins- slow stitching making sure to not stretch as you stitch.
it is alot easier to when possible use a square, stitch the diagonal then trim- so you don't have to handle those bias edges- but it is not always possible
it is alot easier to when possible use a square, stitch the diagonal then trim- so you don't have to handle those bias edges- but it is not always possible
08-08-2011, 04:02 PM
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I'll also add what Liz Porter says: "Sew with a baggy bottom!". What that means is that the feeddogs will assist in easing some of the extra material. If one fabric is slightly longer than the other, I match the ends and "sew with a baggy bottom". It may help once the previous advice has been followed of wetting, pressing, etc.. Best wishes to you!
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