Stretched pieced border
09-02-2011, 06:34 AM
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I have a border that is made up of flying geese. In pressing the geese out, after sewig together, I have stretched the border. It is now too long for what it has to be attached to - by at least 1" on each end. Can I steam it back into a shorter length? TIA.
09-02-2011, 08:02 AM
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Pin it in the size you want it to be to something like a clean sheet on the carpet, spray it with water and let it dry completely. When you repress it, lift the iron with each move. I am working with a braided border right now and I'm afraid to handle it. I may stay stitch it if the first few stitches don't seem to stretch it. It's totally bias.
09-02-2011, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by irishrose
Pin it in the size you want it to be to something like a clean sheet on the carpet, spray it with water and let it dry completely. When you repress it, lift the iron with each move. I am working with a braided border right now and I'm afraid to handle it. I may stay stitch it if the first few stitches don't seem to stretch it. It's totally bias.
09-02-2011, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Joy.lynn
If you have enough 'room' could you enlarge your quilt to fit the border? Maybe a small accent strip?
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