*****CURVED PEICING GURU WANTED*****
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BAH HUM BUG....I have been been working on this curved piecing doo-dah all flippin night. I am pretty convinced its not for me. Can you sense my utter frustration?? Ive already seen the tips here on the board, I try it, doesnt work that way for me. Any NEW tips??? ideas????thoughts???? I have tried this magical foot I bought, doesnt work any better than my 1/4" foot with guide. HELLLLLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPPPPP MEEEEEEE, PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE:(
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I also have the curved foot attachment and still can't use it( I must be gadget challenged), Anyway, for me I start my 1/4 seam, and slightly lift the unsewn pieces just befor the pressure foot and guide them through. This way is very time consuming but it works for me. Maybe some of the more creative quilters on here have a better solution.
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really need to know just what you are doing- and what is not working for you in order to help.
i do lots of curved piecing, but need to know just what kind of curves you are working with-
could you post pics showing where your problems are occuring? if we saw what you were doing we could probably help.
if working on drunkard path's or NYB blocks--the concave piece needs to be on top (the outer curve-on top the inner curve) ( =convex )=concave concave piece on top of convex piece- match centers and outside edges. then lots of pins distributing evenly along the curve. stitch slowly, removing pins as you go along- stopping every few inches, with needle down- pivot a little then continue-
i hope this helps a bit- pictures, specific questions and we can help further.
i do lots of curved piecing, but need to know just what kind of curves you are working with-
could you post pics showing where your problems are occuring? if we saw what you were doing we could probably help.
if working on drunkard path's or NYB blocks--the concave piece needs to be on top (the outer curve-on top the inner curve) ( =convex )=concave concave piece on top of convex piece- match centers and outside edges. then lots of pins distributing evenly along the curve. stitch slowly, removing pins as you go along- stopping every few inches, with needle down- pivot a little then continue-
i hope this helps a bit- pictures, specific questions and we can help further.
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thanks for the link
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Originally Posted by suebee
BAH HUM BUG....I have been been working on this curved piecing doo-dah all flippin night. I am pretty convinced its not for me. Can you sense my utter frustration?? Ive already seen the tips here on the board, I try it, doesnt work that way for me. Any NEW tips??? ideas????thoughts???? I have tried this magical foot I bought, doesnt work any better than my 1/4" foot with guide. HELLLLLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPPPPP MEEEEEEE, PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE:(
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Well Done Meemers!
I did an Apple Core Table Runner course a few years ago for the same reason ... to learn more about doing curved seams. Another tip is to mark the centre of the two pieces so you can match them. If a longer curve, then match at 1/4 or more often. Just do it by folding and use the crease, or a fine line ..... or pins!
I learned it was something NOT to do if my patience level was low. And yet, found it to be very relaxing to sit and sew, not trying to win a race!!! In no time the runner was together ... then it sat, as I feared the quilting part more. Alas, done!!!!! :)
I did an Apple Core Table Runner course a few years ago for the same reason ... to learn more about doing curved seams. Another tip is to mark the centre of the two pieces so you can match them. If a longer curve, then match at 1/4 or more often. Just do it by folding and use the crease, or a fine line ..... or pins!
I learned it was something NOT to do if my patience level was low. And yet, found it to be very relaxing to sit and sew, not trying to win a race!!! In no time the runner was together ... then it sat, as I feared the quilting part more. Alas, done!!!!! :)
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