'Setting' seams
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I was watching tutorials on The Missouri Star Quilt website, and the women always 'set' their seams by ironing them before pressing them open. I was wondering what this does, and how important it is to do it. I've been trying to remember, but I don't really notice a difference when I forget. Any explanations?
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Here's a previous discussion that you might glean some insights.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-122732-1.htm
It took me awhile to "convince" myself that it was worth the effort! I will say, I do notice an improved difference to the end results, and am now glad that I changed habits.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-122732-1.htm
It took me awhile to "convince" myself that it was worth the effort! I will say, I do notice an improved difference to the end results, and am now glad that I changed habits.
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I do this too. I think it makes it so the seam does not take up so much of the fabric when opening them up. It's only the slightest fraction of an inch but when you have lots of seams, they add up. So I set the seam then open and press to the dark side, or whatever side they tell me to!
#6
Originally Posted by babalu
I was watching tutorials on The Missouri Star Quilt website, and the women always 'set' their seams by ironing them before pressing them open. I was wondering what this does, and how important it is to do it. I've been trying to remember, but I don't really notice a difference when I forget. Any explanations?
http://wiki.allpeoplequilt.com/page/Setting+a+seam
#7
I have read that it reduces the puckers that are caused by the sewing...
Being new to quilting, I am trying to make it a habit to do these kinds of things, that way it won't be a matter of having to relearn it later
love all the tips I see here
Being new to quilting, I am trying to make it a habit to do these kinds of things, that way it won't be a matter of having to relearn it later
love all the tips I see here
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