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02-19-2019, 04:47 AM
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More excellent info. I tend to want to share all the tips but my posts are already cumbersome, trying to cover all bases. Glad you added these tips! Thank you, zozee!
More creative blocks. Such a feast for the eyes.
Vikki--in addition to what's been said, are you starching and pressing everything well? What kind of thread are you using? If you're marking lines (like for HSTs) is your marking line narrow or thick? It should be narrow. Try sewing a smidge to the left of that line. Also, those directions that say cut pieces with a 7/8 fraction, go ahead and go up 1/8", then press open and trim down. When you find the perfect sewing line, you might want to put a piece of bright tape on your needle plate.
Vikki--in addition to what's been said, are you starching and pressing everything well? What kind of thread are you using? If you're marking lines (like for HSTs) is your marking line narrow or thick? It should be narrow. Try sewing a smidge to the left of that line. Also, those directions that say cut pieces with a 7/8 fraction, go ahead and go up 1/8", then press open and trim down. When you find the perfect sewing line, you might want to put a piece of bright tape on your needle plate.
02-19-2019, 04:55 AM
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02-19-2019, 04:59 AM
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02-19-2019, 06:26 AM
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Seems funny to say thread makes a difference in your scant 1/4” seam but I have found a huge difference in the thickness in thread. I only piece with aurifil on the orange cones. Expiermented once with making the same block with 3 different threads and was amazed at the difference. Once you find a thread and needle position that works for you be sure to write it down so you will remember for next time
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