I’ve been making some simple walker bags from my stash of scrap cottons. The straps are constructed as tubes, which I then turn inside- out and press. This part drives me nuts. I can never seem to get the edge seams as flat to-the-seam as I’d like. I’ve used chopsticks and knitting needles to push along the seam, but there must be something out there that works better. I’m thinking that a flat metal ruler might work?
Anyone have any ideas for this? And while I’m at it, what are your favorite pressing and ironing tricks and tools?
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Pressing Tools
I have folded so the seams are in the center of the "tube" then pressed to one side. A clapper can also help a lot.
For corners, I fold the side or bottom seams in and then sew the remaining sides, crossing the folds. I learned this several years ago watching "Sewing with Nancy". This video may not be up for ever and the sewing machine is a bit noisey - http://hazelnutgirl.blogspot.com/2011/03/sewing-perfect-corners.html
I have also not sewn seams. Instead, I place the fabric wrong side in and then serge with wooly nylon serger thread.
re pressing tools
Thanks for that video! That technique works like a charm
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