Iron a Seam FlatBack to Search |
Posted: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 |
Last Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 |
Jeanne from Jimmy Beans Wool demonstrates how to iron a sewn seam flat. How to Iron a Seam Flat Jeanne has been working on quilts lately and thought she would show you how to iron a seam flat. In quiliting it's common to use 1/4" seam allowances. In many other types of projects a 1/2" seam allowance is more common and a little easier to iron flat because you have a bit more fabric to hold on to. Ironing seams flat helps to make your sewn project look more finished, smooths out puckers and sets the stitches so that they become integral to the fabric. After you have sewn your seam:
And that's how you iron a seam flat, it's that simple! Have fun and learn something new everyday! |
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