Tips for 1/4" seam allowance - PART 2 WITH PICS
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Tips for 1/4" seam allowance - PART 2 WITH PICS
I realize now I didn't make myself clear on the tip I posted a couple of days ago.........I'm sorry -- I forgot about visuals! Here is the original post: http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...e-t211375.html
Picture 1 is how I used to put my seams together. Works fine for most projects but if you're sewing strips, you may end up with a seam like picture #2 (sorry for blurry). If you move the top fabric over to the left a FRACTION, you will end up with nice seams.
This hint has NOTHING to do with where the needle position is located, nor with what foot you use. I have all kinds of feet and I have measured, etc. I would start out just fine, finish the seam, turn it over and have the bottom fabric off kilter because it "walked".
I hope this makes it clearer! ( oh --- and I have a nail appt for next week...LOL )
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Picture 1 is how I used to put my seams together. Works fine for most projects but if you're sewing strips, you may end up with a seam like picture #2 (sorry for blurry). If you move the top fabric over to the left a FRACTION, you will end up with nice seams.
This hint has NOTHING to do with where the needle position is located, nor with what foot you use. I have all kinds of feet and I have measured, etc. I would start out just fine, finish the seam, turn it over and have the bottom fabric off kilter because it "walked".
I hope this makes it clearer! ( oh --- and I have a nail appt for next week...LOL )
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I've been doing this lately for exactly the same reasons, but felt it was CHEATING! Thought the edges had to be perfectly aligned, but this just worked better. So glad to know it's quilt board approved.
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