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Originally Posted by Ldyrev1  Sewing curves, yes there is a trick to that. What we need to remember when sewing curves is that the machine can only sew in a straight line. What that means is that when sewing curves (inside or outside) we need to gently ease the fabric so that it's in a straight line when going into the curve and under the presser foot. It takes a little practice but it's doable and you will have beautiful curves.
One other thing...before you turn your fabric right side out, we want to make some clips (tiny triangles) with our scissors into the curve (inside or outside) so that the curves have some wiggle room when turned right side out. I wish I could post a picture but I don't have an open dress at the moment. The "clips" would be like tiny triangles but don't cut into the threads or we end up with a hole in the curve. If we don't make the little triangles, we end up with bunching at the curve. That may be your only problem but remembering that the fabric has to turn because the sewing machine sews in a straight line really helps too.
I'm anxious to see your work. Good luck, you too can have beautiful curves. |
This is the ONE thing I remember when I took sewing in Jr.High school, 1963!! I remember having to cut those little tiny "clips" to prevent those puckers! Oh and I remember not to sew too close to the zipper thingie or it will lock up and you cant zip/unzip it!!!