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Pieced or unpieced on the bottom?
In Edna's post about uneven flying geese there was a discussion about
which should be on the bottom, the pieced section or the unpieced section. I have always heard that the larger (in this case longer) piece should be on the bottom because the feed dogs help ease in the extra fabric. Alex Anderson has a good way to remember that the larger piece goes on the bottom. She said it is like most quilters---the larger part of our body is our bottom. Susan |
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Pieced or unpieced on the bottom?
I always say bigger on the bottom. I think if you need to ease a bit go
ahead and put the longer on the bottom and don't use an even feed foot. Of, course if you really want only a bit of ease or you will have big problems unless you are setting in sleeves. Taria "Susan Laity Price" wrote in message ... In Edna's post about uneven flying geese there was a discussion about which should be on the bottom, the pieced section or the unpieced section. I have always heard that the larger (in this case longer) piece should be on the bottom because the feed dogs help ease in the extra fabric. Alex Anderson has a good way to remember that the larger piece goes on the bottom. She said it is like most quilters---the larger part of our body is our bottom. Susan |
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Pieced or unpieced on the bottom?
I like to stitch with the unpieced length on top. Maybe because I'm a
control freak - but I want to see with every inch that there's no stretching or scootching going on. Polly "Taria" wrote in message ... I always say bigger on the bottom. I think if you need to ease a bit go ahead and put the longer on the bottom and don't use an even feed foot. Of, course if you really want only a bit of ease or you will have big problems unless you are setting in sleeves. Taria "Susan Laity Price" wrote in message ... In Edna's post about uneven flying geese there was a discussion about which should be on the bottom, the pieced section or the unpieced section. I have always heard that the larger (in this case longer) piece should be on the bottom because the feed dogs help ease in the extra fabric. Alex Anderson has a good way to remember that the larger piece goes on the bottom. She said it is like most quilters---the larger part of our body is our bottom. Susan |
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Pieced or unpieced on the bottom?
I was taught the same, Susan. My mother taught me that if you put the
larger piece on bottom, you can give the top piece a gentle tug to get it closer to the length of the larger piece on bottom. Tugging the lower piece doesn't seem to work as well, to me. ep "Susan Laity Price" wrote in message ... In Edna's post about uneven flying geese there was a discussion about which should be on the bottom, the pieced section or the unpieced section. I have always heard that the larger (in this case longer) piece should be on the bottom because the feed dogs help ease in the extra fabric. Alex Anderson has a good way to remember that the larger piece goes on the bottom. She said it is like most quilters---the larger part of our body is our bottom. Susan |
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Pieced or unpieced on the bottom?
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the walking foot.
I use my walking foot for borders and binding; and I always pin thoroughly - everything I do, even with the walking foot. .. In message , Susan Laity Price writes In Edna's post about uneven flying geese there was a discussion about which should be on the bottom, the pieced section or the unpieced section. I have always heard that the larger (in this case longer) piece should be on the bottom because the feed dogs help ease in the extra fabric. Alex Anderson has a good way to remember that the larger piece goes on the bottom. She said it is like most quilters---the larger part of our body is our bottom. Susan -- Best Regards Pat on the Green |
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Pieced or unpieced on the bottom?
Pat,
Good point! I always use my even feed option, so I never even think to mention it. I pin and use the even feed feature for about 99% of my sewing. My results are usually pretty good. Pat in Virginia "Pat S" wrote in message news I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the walking foot. I use my walking foot for borders and binding; and I always pin thoroughly - everything I do, even with the walking foot. |
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Pieced or unpieced on the bottom?
Susan, I have always preferred to put the unpieced length on top.
Especially if it is cut on the lengthwise grain. There are a few reasons for this... First, the feeddogs can ease the bottom, even if it is cut on lengthwise grain. But the pressure foot shouldn't "stretch" the top if it is cut on lengthwise grain. G (Actually the pressure foot should be able to be adjusted so that it doesn't stretch at all, but that is a whole 'nother rant. G) Also, the feeddogs will help keep the pieced section from stretching or pulling at the seams. You should be able to feel the seam allowances, and if they are pressed well should generally feed fine on the bottom. And the seam allowances don't get caught on the pressure foot toes. I also find that I end up with straighter seams because I am not looking at the seam intersections. If I have been fairly accurate all along, the intersections will be at the right place. VBG If not, oh well. Have fun, Pati, in Phx On May 28, 6:34*pm, Susan Laity Price wrote: In Edna's post about uneven flying geese there was a discussion about which should be on the bottom, the pieced section or the unpieced section. I have always heard that the larger (in this case longer) piece should be on the bottom because the feed dogs help ease in the extra fabric. Alex Anderson has a good way to remember that the larger piece goes on the bottom. She said it is like most quilters---the larger part of our body is our bottom. Susan |
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