Inset corners, in which a convex angled piece is sewn into a concave angled corner, are tricky to sew. Getting the outside corner to fit into the inside corner without a pucker, a gap, or undue bulk takes precise sewing.
Threads Contributing Editor Kenneth D. King shares his technique for ensuring a sharp corner. He explains how to prepare the inside corner to receive the adjoining piece with staystitching and careful clipping, how to align and pin-baste the seams, and how to sew the seam so it’s sturdy but doesn’t place unnecessary stitches right at the corner.
For information on fitting, see Kenneth D. King’s fitting series.
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How many times have you heard:
"if only I had known!" And now I know--thanks, Kenneth.
Love your videos Kenneth. They make sense.
What a very useful technique. I am going to practice that. Thank you so much
Fantastic information keep it coming, Thank ever so much.
I love your videos. Thank you.
You are an excellent teacher. You have an economy of expression and I learn so easily from you . Thanks so much