What direction do you iron your quilt fabric ?
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As a newbie to quilting, I was wondering what direction do you iron the seams of your fabric when making a quilt w/many small pieces ?
Some quilting directions do tell you, others do not.
Thank you all in advance
Some quilting directions do tell you, others do not.
Thank you all in advance
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press toward one side- the dark- when only a few seams involved- press open when alot of seams in play to reduce bulk. as you gain more experience you will find some blocks just (show you) which way it is best to press--
don't (iron) your seams--(move iron back and forth across fabric to remove wrinkles) only (press) pick iron up, place on seam, press, pick up move, lay down...
if you (iron) your seams they will become (wonky)no longer nice and straight
don't (iron) your seams--(move iron back and forth across fabric to remove wrinkles) only (press) pick iron up, place on seam, press, pick up move, lay down...
if you (iron) your seams they will become (wonky)no longer nice and straight
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
press toward one side- the dark- when only a few seams involved- press open when alot of seams in play to reduce bulk. as you gain more experience you will find some blocks just (show you) which way it is best to press--
don't (iron) your seams--(move iron back and forth across fabric to remove wrinkles) only (press) pick iron up, place on seam, press, pick up move, lay down...
if you (iron) your seams they will become (wonky)no longer nice and straight
don't (iron) your seams--(move iron back and forth across fabric to remove wrinkles) only (press) pick iron up, place on seam, press, pick up move, lay down...
if you (iron) your seams they will become (wonky)no longer nice and straight
When you can nest your seams, it'll make it much easier for you to ensure that seams and points match best!
If you are having your quilt hand quilted, direction of pressing seams can make a difference. Less so, if it is to be long arm quilted.
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