Using washable glue to match seams.
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I recently posted a topic regarding my frustration at matching seams. Several people mentioned using washable glue on the seam, and ironing over the seam to dry the glue, and then sewing.
I can see that that would help match the seams. But, what happens when you press those seams. Will the fabric lie flat for quilting? I'm imagining all these little bumps at every seam intersection.
I can see that that would help match the seams. But, what happens when you press those seams. Will the fabric lie flat for quilting? I'm imagining all these little bumps at every seam intersection.
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I use a glue stick. You don't have to iron it to "set" it, and if you goof on the placement, just lift it and replace it. Doesn't muck up my needle or machine.
However, sometimes the glue application will go beyond the 1/4" seam allowance. When I open the fabric to iron it sometimes I have to use my fingernail to make sure I've opened it to the seam instead of fabric glued together. The other word of caution is that I use an old iron with a cover on it because I don't want glue mucking up my new iron.
I buy Office Max brand glue sticks which box indicates both "permanent" and "washes from fabric". I also did a check to make sure it washes out before I continued.
However, sometimes the glue application will go beyond the 1/4" seam allowance. When I open the fabric to iron it sometimes I have to use my fingernail to make sure I've opened it to the seam instead of fabric glued together. The other word of caution is that I use an old iron with a cover on it because I don't want glue mucking up my new iron.
I buy Office Max brand glue sticks which box indicates both "permanent" and "washes from fabric". I also did a check to make sure it washes out before I continued.
#6
I don't use glue to match seams. I think that would really slow me
down...not that I break any speed record by any means. LOL
I prefer to starch my fabric and use pins. So far I'm happy how my
seams match. I use glue only for binding.
I guess you have to try different methods and see what works for you.
down...not that I break any speed record by any means. LOL
I prefer to starch my fabric and use pins. So far I'm happy how my
seams match. I use glue only for binding.
I guess you have to try different methods and see what works for you.
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Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
I don't use glue to match seams. I think that would really slow me
down...not that I break any speed record by any means. LOL
I prefer to starch my fabric and use pins. So far I'm happy how my
seams match. I use glue only for binding.
I guess you have to try different methods and see what works for you.
down...not that I break any speed record by any means. LOL
I prefer to starch my fabric and use pins. So far I'm happy how my
seams match. I use glue only for binding.
I guess you have to try different methods and see what works for you.
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