Pressing seam allowances to one side not necessary.

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01-08-2012, 11:31 AM

#61

romanojg

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The reason the seams were pressed to one side was also to prevent the batting from coming thru the seams. Which may or may not still be an issue but I'm not taking any chances.

01-08-2012, 09:34 PM

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katz_n_kwiltz

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Baloney!
I only press a seam on the back open, the rest on the top are to one side or another, if pressed open, it has a better chance of splitting than if pressed to one side. I'm an old school quilter, but I do believe in polyester thread too.
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01-09-2012, 03:25 AM

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QultingaddictUK

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Originally Posted by GemState

Interesting! However...most of the time it is easier to press them to one side than to press them open AND it makes it easier to lock seams together.

I don't know how I would get really good seams if I ironed them opened! I definitely would have a lot of burnt finger tips trying to iron the seams open that is for sure. I know for some of the more complicated seams you have to open them but I don't do those very often

01-09-2012, 06:29 AM

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SandyQuilter

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When you study the seam lines closely--see what the fabric does. Pressed open the seam exposes the thread. Pressed to one side, the top fabric slightly folds over the stitching line, thereby hiding and protecting the thread. I prefer the seams pressed to one side as the thread is protected. Thread wear is the most important reason to me to fold seams together.
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01-09-2012, 06:57 AM

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bigsister63

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GemState

Interesting! However...most of the time it is easier to press them to one side than to press them open AND it makes it easier to lock seams together.

I agree! also you do not burn your fingers when you press to the side. Also don't forget to lightly press the as sewn before pressing to side. It really does make seam lay flater.

01-09-2012, 08:46 AM

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JNCT14

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Originally Posted by ghostrider

As with almost everything else involved in quilting, we each make up our own minds about what works best for us and under what circumstances. Pressing open works for me under some conditions, but not others...same for pressing to one side. However, pressing to one side is my default way of doing things because it is faster and burns my fingers less!

Pressing open with 5/8" seams was a piece of cake...1/4", not so much.

I'm with you Ghostrider - I started off in fashion sewing and migrated to quilting - couldn't understand why seams were pressed to one side until I tried it - OUCH!