I have a pattern that requires as many as four seams to meet and form a perfect X. My machine (a Pfaff Hobby 1022) doesn’t slow down enough for me to sew the seams to meet precisely: getting these seams lined up perfectly is like trying to parallel park in a vehicle that won’t go any slower than 30 mph. Did I just buy a really low end machine that won’t allow me to make precise seams? Amd I using the machine wrong? Should I START each seam where it meets the others at the crux of the X so that I can phsyically place the needle precisely where the seam needs to connect with another seam?
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Starting each seam just exactly where you want it would probably help If they are at all cut on the bias they may stretch a bit and putting the longer edge on the bottom might help.
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Thanks! I did stabilize each seam edge with relatively lightweight iron-on facing, but I will try STARTING each seam at the point.
Seconds on marymary's suggestion! MO, hand basting is often the best way to get past a construction something. In your case, I'd baste at the crux first & then to each end. After making the first temporary join, begin the next a bit below & work to the crux.
A curiosity on my part, what are you making?
nepa
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Vogue 8576. Other commenters have kindly explained that this pattern might not have been accurately described when it was categorized as "easy," and I really appreciate their sweetness. Thank you for your help!
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Also, you might want to 'hand walk' the the machine an inch or so before you meet the intersecing seams.
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That's a good thought! Thank you.
Thanks! You know what's frustating about this project is that I was doing everything I could think of to make it come out perfect -- including basting the seams first. (I took every single precaution I know of -- I won't like them all here -- and I still couldn't get all those points to line up.)
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