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Ready to throw the sewing machine off the roof How do I do these corners?
birdmcfarland Intermediate PA USA Member since 8/1/08 Posts: 924	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/21/11 10:04 AM Seriously. I am at the point of losing it over this. I must have done these corners ten times and I cannot get them right and I am verging on ripping this to shreds. There's always these hideous puckers in it. Look at this! It's the front band of this dress: How do I get those corners to lay flat without any bunching or puckers? -- Edited on 1/21/11 10:05 AM --
NancyZL   Intermediate NJ USA Member since 6/18/08 Posts: 261	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/21/11 10:22 AM There is at least one tip on sewing sharp corners under "sewing tips". Also have you pressed it yet? The puckers may disappear when pressed.
poorpigling Advanced TX USA Member since 12/28/07 Posts: 10057	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/21/11 10:25 AM Bird.. did you try a small clip .. that is to take the scissors and clip a bit like you would on an inside curve to help it lay flat..
ValerieJ   Advanced Beginner PA USA Member since 6/14/06 Posts: 537	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/21/11 10:28 AM Have you tried pressing to see what happens? I actually don't think it looks bad at all, maybe you're being too hard on yourself? However- I am going to guess that you are sewing into the corner, putting the needle down, turning the fabric, and then continuing to stitch. When I do these types of inside corners (and I hate them, you're not alone!), I sew down one side, back stitch, and then remove the fabric. Then I pin the other side of the corner and stitch it. That seems to leave enough of a gap or something that I don't get those puckers. You might also need to clip further into the corner than you have. I am always reluctant to clip until I absolutely have to, so generally I wait until I have stitched the first side of the corner and am pinning the other side. That way I can see exactly where I need to clip, and how much. If I just whack into that corner the way the instructions tell you to, I always end up with too big a clip, or the clip in just slightly the wrong place. HTH, Valerie
Vintage Joan Intermediate Member since 7/16/07 Posts: 9220	Login to reply to this post In reply to poorpigling Like this post Date: 1/21/11 10:34 AM Quote: take the scissors and clip a bit like you would on an inside curve Yes, clip or make a slit right where the seam forms a right angle. Don't cut right through the stitching, but you can actually get quite close (I even live dangerously and go right up to the stitching). I must say, though, I tried making a squared neck using super-soft fabric once, and it just didn't work. But in most cases the fabric cooperates. -- Edited on 1/21/11 10:36 AM -- ------ my shield and my very great reward (Gen. 15:1) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ http://clearingclearing.weebly.com/
unfinishedprojects   Advanced AB CANADA Member since 8/26/07 Posts: 522	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/21/11 10:34 AM I heard somewhere to take one small stitch across the corner at 45 degrees instead of just a 90 degree turn. Seems to work well.
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 4974	Login to reply to this post In reply to unfinishedprojects Like this post Date: 1/21/11 10:56 AM Quote: unfinishedprojects I heard somewhere to take one small stitch across the corner at 45 degrees instead of just a 90 degree turn. Seems to work well. This was going to suggest the same. You have several layers (with sew-in interfacing, that is 3 layers) that you are trying to pivot with one stitch. Try a sample; lengthen the stitch a bit. It is not a sewing machine error.
birdmcfarland Intermediate PA USA Member since 8/1/08 Posts: 924	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/21/11 11:09 AM Thanks everyone for your help! I did snip into the corners, but it still puckers. "I am going to guess that you are sewing into the corner, putting the needle down, turning the fabric, and then continuing to stitch." That's right. I didn't know how else to do it, but I like the idea of the one stitch at 45°. I did not press it yet but that had occurred to me. I was just so bent on getting this to lay flat that I didn't try it. I took a break from this and went to the drug store and it occurred to me that those corners will be hidden by the bow. Still no excuse to do a shoddy job though. We're going out for lunch then I'll give it another go this afternoon after I check out the tips section. Thanks again !You guys are great!
Learn To Sew   Intermediate WA USA Member since 4/12/05 Posts: 7982	Login to reply to this post In reply to birdmcfarland Like this post Date: 1/21/11 11:21 AM I have also heard that the 45 degree angle should fix your problem. Go to the store or tolunch. Leave the machine and the house and take a break. When you go home, press the area really well. I understand your statement about the bow covering it, but that is not an excuse to be sloppy. Great attitude there. Good girl! Now, about the machine... I don't mean your new one, do you? LTS ------ Quilting is relaxing to me. I love to play with fabrics, patterns and colors. Bernina 630 machine only Pfaff 2036 Babylock Molly Bernina 1200DA serger Unique Sewing Cabinet 450L
birdmcfarland Intermediate PA USA Member since 8/1/08 Posts: 924	Login to reply to this post In reply to Learn To Sew Like this post Date: 1/21/11 11:31 AM Quote: Learn To Sew I have also heard that the 45 degree angle should fix your problem. Go to the store or tolunch. Leave the machine and the house and take a break. When you go home, press the area really well. I understand your statement about the bow covering it, but that is not an excuse to be sloppy. Great attitude there. Good girl! Now, about the machine... I don't mean your new one, do you? LTS Let me rephrase that - I wanted to throw myself off the roof. Not the machine. I love the new Elna too much for that!!!

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