When you are still a beginner in quilting, your block might be wonky or small.
Dont worry we all start from there.
So, what are the tricks and tips on how to sew straight?
Image by Just Get it Done Quilts via Youtube
Here are some simple techniques byJust Get it Done Quiltson Youtube that you will surely find helpful!
The beginning:
Loose threads
Are your threads loose and not attached to anything?
Your thread needs to be under tension.
To avoid this, use a header.
It is a piece of fabric that you sew before your block to secure your threads.
It can be a scrap piece of fabric or a mini charm.
Motion of feed dogs
Have you experienced an HST or half-square triangle getting sucked into your machine?
To avoid this, simply cut off the tip of the HST prior to beginning.
you might fold two pieces of scraps to have a level of four.
The middle:
Seam wobbling
Make a ledge out of masking tape!
Stack 5 layers together and stick them down to your sewing machine.
Make a tester and then adjust your ledge if needed.
